Maternal determinants of embryonic cell fate

被引:52
作者
Heasman, J [1 ]
机构
[1] Childrens Hosp Res Fdn, Div Dev Biol ML7007, Cincinnati, OH 45229 USA
关键词
maternal; localization; Wnt11; VegT; ectodermin; antisense;
D O I
10.1016/j.semcdb.2005.11.005
中图分类号
Q2 [细胞生物学];
学科分类号
071009 ; 090102 ;
摘要
How important is the contribution of mRNAs and proteins stored in the oocyte for determining the body plan of the Xenopus embryo? Here we review the current understanding of the roles of maternally Supplied transcription factors, signaling molecules, and signaling regulators in establishing the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm germ layers and the embryonic axes. Key essential asymmetries of VegT, Wntl 1, and Ectodermin are described, as well as the complexity of maternal transcription factors that are involved in the initial expression of early zygotic genes. (C) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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