A random cell motility gradient downstream of FGF controls elongation of an amniote embryo.

Vertebrate embryos are characterized by an elongated antero-posterior (AP) body axis, which forms by progressive cell deposition from a posterior growth zone in the embryo. Here, we used tissue ablation in the chicken embryo to demonstrate that the caudal presomitic mesoderm (PSM) has a key role in...

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Hoofdauteurs: Bénazéraf, B, Francois, P, Baker, R, Denans, N, Little, C, Pourquié, O
Formaat: Journal article
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: 2010