Systems biology of embryonic morphogens.
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چکیده
A network of secreted proteins that interact with each other in the extracellular space regulates embryonic morphogenesis. Mathematical modeling offers an excellent opportunity to understand how morphogens signal and self-regenerate pattern.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Molecular bioSystems
دوره 3 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007