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18 Genes / Markers
Marker Type Symbol Name
Gene atoh7 atonal bHLH transcription factor 7
Gene avp arginine vasopressin
Gene crhb corticotropin releasing hormone b
Gene opn3 opsin 3
Gene opn4a opsin 4a (melanopsin)
Gene otpa orthopedia homeobox a
Gene otpb orthopedia homeobox b
Gene oxt oxytocin
Gene rx3 retinal homeobox gene 3
Gene sst1.1 somatostatin 1, tandem duplicate 1
Gene tcf7l1a transcription factor 7 like 1a
Gene th tyrosine hydroxylase
Gene tmtops2a teleost multiple tissue opsin 2a
Gene tmtopsa teleost multiple tissue opsin a
Gene tmtopsb teleost multiple tissue opsin b
Gene tph2 tryptophan hydroxylase 2 (tryptophan 5-monooxygenase)
Gene trh thyrotropin-releasing hormone
Gene valopa vertebrate ancient long opsin a