Scaling of pattern formations and morphogen gradients
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Scaling of morphogen gradients.
Individuals of the same or closely related species can vary substantially in size. Still, the proportions within and between tissues are precisely kept. This adaptation of pattern with size termed scaling, is receiving a growing attention. We review experimental evidence for scaling, and describe theoretical models for mechanisms that scale morphogen gradients. We particularly note the Expansio...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Development, Growth & Differentiation
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0012-1592,1440-169X
DOI: 10.1111/dgd.12337