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  • Review of genetic programs and signaling pathway involvement.
  • Comparative analysis across vertebrate species.

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  • Hedgehog (Hh), Wnt, Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF), and Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) signaling pathways significantly contribute to early retinal patterning.
  • These pathways interact with transcription factors to guide tissue evolution.

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  • Precise coordination of genetic programs, driven by signaling pathways, is essential for functional eye development.
  • Evolutionarily conserved mechanisms are adapted by different species for eye specification.