Molecular signaling along the anterior-posterior axis of early palate development

Cleft palate is a common congenital birth defect in humans. In mammals, the palatal tissue can be distinguished into anterior bony hard palate and posterior muscular soft palate that have specialized functions in occlusion, speech or swallowing. Regulation of palate development appears to be the res...

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Main Authors: Tara M Smith, Scott eLozanoff, Paul P Iyyanar, A.J. eNazarali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2012.00488/full