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, Alladin Kairo, Terry P. Yamaguchi, Cathrin Brisken, Adam B. Glick, John J. Wysolmerski, 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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