Morphogen gradient formation.
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چکیده
How morphogen gradients are formed in target tissues is a key question for understanding the mechanisms of morphological patterning. Here, we review different mechanisms of morphogen gradient formation from theoretical and experimental points of view. First, a simple, comprehensive overview of the underlying biophysical principles of several mechanisms of gradient formation is provided. We then discuss the advantages and limitations of different experimental approaches to gradient formation analysis.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in biology
دوره 1 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009