Analysis for genes specifically expressed in primate neocotical areas

我们通过大规模的基因分析，发现在灵长类动物新皮层区有显著表达的基因，并将其分为两类：初级视区特异性基因和联合区特异性基因。这两个区域在灵长类动物的新皮层中高度发达，因此这些基因可能在灵长类动物区域的特化中发挥一定的重要作用。我们还确定了5HT1B和5HT2A血清素受体的作用。

We have identified the genes that are markedly expressed in primate neocortical areas by a large scale analysis and found that these genes can be classified into two groups: The primary visual area specific and association area specific genes. The two areas are highly developed in the primate neocortex and thus these genes may play certain important roles in the specification of the primate areas. We have also identified roles of 5HT1B and 5HT2A serotonin receptors.