Morphogenesis of the Metanephric Kidney

The metanephric (permanent) kidney of the mouse is an exceptionally well-studied example of organ development. Its morphogenesis begins on the meeting of two tissues, the epithelial ureteric bud and the metanephrogenic mesenchyme; a series of signalling events between these tissues and their success...

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Main Author: Jamie A. Davies
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2002-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2002.854