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Growth anisotropy of the extracellular matrix shapes a developing organ

Authors :
Stefan Harmansa
Alexander Erlich
Christophe Eloy
Giuseppe Zurlo
Thomas Lecuit
Source :
Nature Communications, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-16 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2023.

Abstract

Tissue morphogenesis is a complex process that involves tissue growth, mechanics, and shape changes. This work demonstrates that differences in growth rate and direction between a tissue layer and its associated extracellular matrix drive 3D shape changes during organ growth.

Subjects

Subjects :
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.91fc93625d69442e9f9e7e90c49d35b5
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-36739-y