Accelerated evolution of 3'avian FOXE1 genes, and thyroid and feather specific expression of chicken FoxE1

TitleAccelerated evolution of 3'avian FOXE1 genes, and thyroid and feather specific expression of chicken FoxE1
Publication TypeJournal Articles
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsYaklichkin SYu, Darnell DK, Pier MV, Antin PB, Hannenhalli S
JournalBMC Evolutionary BiologyBMC Evolutionary Biology
Volume11
Type of Article10.1186/1471-2148-11-302
ISBN Number1471-2148
Abstract

The forkhead transcription factor gene E1 (FOXE1) plays an important role in regulation of thyroid development, palate formation and hair morphogenesis in mammals. However, avian FOXE1 genes have not been characterized and as such, codon evolution of FOXE1 orthologs in a broader evolutionary context of mammals and birds is not known.