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From: Transcriptomics reveals the molecular processes of light-induced rapid darkening of the non-obligate cave dweller Oreolalax rhodostigmatus (Megophryidae, Anura) and their genetic basis of pigmentation strategy

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Transcriptional variation of coloration related genes in response to light exposure. a, Melanogenesis effector genes and melanocyte marker genes. b, Genes involved in synthesis of carotenoids and pteridines. c, Genes involved in PCC. Each column represents a mean ± SE, ***: p < 0.001, **: p < 0.01, *: p < 0.05 (T-test). TYRP1, tyrosinase-related protein 1; TYR, tyrosinase; DCT, dopachrome tautomerase; MLANA, melanoma antigen recognized by T-cells; Melanoregulin X1, melanoregulin isoform X1; Melanoregulin X3, melanoregulin isoform X3; PMEL, premelanosome protein precursor; PMEL X1, melanocyte protein PMEL isoform X1; DHPR, dihydropteridine reductase; GCHFR, GTP cyclohydrolase 1 feedback regulatory protein; GCH1, GTP cyclohydrolase 1; SPR, sepiapterin reductase; XDH/XOD, xanthine dehydrogenase/oxidase; BCO2, beta,beta-carotene 9′,10′-oxygenase; BCMO1, beta,beta-carotene 15,15′-monooxygenase. MC1R, melanocyte-stimulating hormone receptor / melanocortin receptor 1; MCHR, melanin-concentrating hormone receptor; Agouti, agouti signaling peptide; MC4R, melanocortin receptor 4; MC5R, melanocortin receptor 5; POMC, pro-opiomelanocortin

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