Receptor genes in cnidarians

Genes encoding receptors involved in intercellular signal transduction are of interest to cnidarian biologists both because of their potential for helping us understand cnidarian evolution and for understanding the development and physiology of the adult organism.

receptor gene classes identified in cnidarians

• receptor protein-tyrosine class
  • insulin-related receptor
  • lectin receptor
  • FGF-related receptor
• serpentine (7 transmembrane) receptor class. There is a web site devoted to this class of receptors. Click here to connect to it.
  • FSH, TSH, LH/CG related receptor

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