The Notch Ligand JAG1 Is Required for Sensory Progenitor Development in the Mammalian Inner Ear.
In mammals, six separate sensory regions in the inner ear are essential for hearing and balance function. Each sensory region is made up of hair cells, which are the sensory cells, and their associated supporting cells, both arising from a common progenitor. Little is known about the molecular mecha...
Format: | Article |
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Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2006-01-01
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Series: | PLoS Genetics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.0020004 |