A Joint Less Ordinary: Intriguing Roles for Hedgehog Signalling in the Development of the Temporomandibular Synovial Joint

Autor: Malgorzata Kubiak, Mark Ditzel
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Journal of Developmental Biology, Vol 4, Iss 3, p 25 (2016)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2221-3759
DOI: 10.3390/jdb4030025
Popis: This review highlights the essential role of Hedgehog (Hh) signalling in the developmental steps of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) formation. We review evidence for intra- and potentially inter-tissue Hh signaling as well as Glioma-Associated Oncogene Homolog (GLI) dependent and independent functions. Morphogenesis and maturation of the TMJ’s individual components and the general landscape of Hh signalling is also covered. Comparison of the appendicular knee and axial TMJ also reveals interesting differences and similarities in their mechanisms of development, chondrogenesis and reliance on Hh signalling.
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