Canonical WNT Signaling Promotes Mammary Placode Development and Is Essential for Initiation of Mammary Gland Morphogenesis

    September 2004 in “ Development ”
    Emily Y. Chu, Julie R. Hens, Thomas Andl … Sarah E. Millar
    Studysummary This study found that WNT signaling is essential for the initiation of mammary gland morphogenesis in embryonic mice, promoting placode development and potentially playing a critical role in skin appendage formation.
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