Expression of signaling components in embryonic eyelid epithelium.

Closure of an epithelium opening is a critical morphogenetic event for development. An excellent example for this process is the transient closure of embryonic eyelid. Eyelid closure requires shape change and migration of epithelial cells at the tip of the developing eyelids, and is dictated by nume...

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Main Authors: Qinghang Meng, Chang Jin, Yinglei Chen, Jing Chen, Mario Medvedovic, Ying Xia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3911929?pdf=render