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Role of the Extreme Anterior Domain Organizer in Craniofacial Development
(2015-05-19)Craniofacial development is an intricate process, involving cranial neural crest (NC) and anterior facial tissue. NC migration is regulated by multiple mechanisms and activity of one or more organizer regions. Work presented ... -
The Role of MUC5B Salivary Mucin in Modulating Oral Bacterial Surface Colonization and Interspecies Competition
(2017-04-13)Mucus acts as a protective barrier on wet epithelial surfaces in the body including the gastrointestinal, respiratory, and reproductive tracts. A main component of mucus is mucin, which give mucus its viscoelastic properties ... -
VEGF-Dependent Mechanisms Controlling Osteoblast Differentiation and Bone Formation During Bone Repair
(2015-05-05)Osteoblast-derived vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is important for bone development and postnatal bone homeostasis. Several studies have demonstrated that VEGF affects bone repair and regeneration; however, the ...