Gap Junctions in Turing-Type Periodic Feather Pattern Formation

    May 2024 in “ PLoS Biology
    Chun-Chih Tseng, Thomas E. Woolley, Ting‐Xin Jiang, Ping Wu, Philip K. Maini, Randall B. Widelitz, Cheng‐Ming Chuong
    Image
    Studysummary This study on feather pattern formation in chicken skin found that inhibiting gap junctional intercellular communication can lead to the emergence of new feather buds in specific spatial patterns, suggesting that GJIC may facilitate Turing-type periodic patterning by propagating inhibitory signals over long distances.
    Our plain-language summary. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    6 / 6 results