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Somites

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Definition: Paired, segmented masses of MESENCHYME located on either side of the developing spinal cord (neural tube). Somites derive from PARAXIAL MESODERM and continue to increase in number during ORGANOGENESIS. Somites give rise to SKELETON (sclerotome); MUSCLES (myotome); and DERMIS (dermatome).      Other names Somite
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Dach2 protein, mouse  0   *Nuclear Proteins Somites.
DACH2 protein, Gallus gallus  0   *Nuclear Proteins Somites.
DACH2 protein, human  0   *Nuclear Proteins *Transcription Factors Somites. Genes Dev 1999 Dec 15;13(24):3231-43

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