Characterization of convergent thickening, a major convergence force producing morphogenic movement in amphibians

The morphogenic process of convergent thickening (CT) was originally described as the mediolateral convergence and radial thickening of the explanted ventral involuting marginal zone (IMZ) of Xenopus gastrulae (Keller and Danilchik, 1988). Here, we show that CT is expressed in all sectors of the pre...

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Main Authors: David R Shook, Jason WH Wen, Ana Rolo, Michael O'Hanlon, Brian Francica, Destiny Dobbins, Paul Skoglund, Douglas W DeSimone, Rudolf Winklbauer, Ray E Keller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2022-04-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/57642