Molecular Regulation during Embryo Development
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2023) | Viewed by 961
Special Issue Editors
Interests: myogenesis; stem cells; morphogenesis; cell migration; bHLH transcription factors
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Embryonic development is a fascinating process which is controlled by extrinsic signals during cellular interactions, as well as intrinsic processes that occur spontaneously at the cellular level known as self-organization. Both aspects have received great attention as researchers are trying to understand the underlying molecular regulation. The rapid progress of stem cell biology has led to the generation of 3D in vitro models, such as organoids and embryoids, from which we can get unprecedented insights into morphogenesis and patterning of vertebrates, including humans.
The Special Issue “Molecular Regulation during Embryo Development” welcomes manuscripts on current topics of genetic hierarchies, as well as signalling pathways governing embryonic development. Additionally, cellular mechanisms, such as proliferation and growth control, autophagy, and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in vertebrate model organisms are within the range of interest. A special focus will be given to stem cell-based modelling of human development.
This Special Issue aims to contribute to the following topics:
- Modelling human development;
- Fine-tuning embryonic growth;
- The control of cell fate decisions;
- Cellular mechanisms governing morphogenesis.
Prof. Dr. Beate Brand-Saberi
Dr. Godwin Sokpor
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- embryoids
- gastruloids
- morphogenesis
- brain development
- epigenetic modifications
- intercellular signalling
- embryogenesis
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