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Primer and interview: Epithelial to mesenchymal transition
Author(s) -
Kiefer Julie C.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
developmental dynamics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.634
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1097-0177
pISSN - 1058-8388
DOI - 10.1002/dvdy.21696
Subject(s) - biology , epithelial–mesenchymal transition , primer (cosmetics) , transition (genetics) , body plan , computational biology , genetics , gene , chemistry , organic chemistry
A complex body plan would not be possible without the evolution of the epithelial to mesenchymal (EMT) transition. This primer introduces the hallmarks of EMT, molecular mechanisms underlying the process, and its role in development and disease. Accompanying the primer is a discussion of current topics in the field with EMT experts Angela Nieto, Ph.D., and Jean Paul Thiery, Ph.D. Developmental Dynamics 237:2769–2774, 2008. © 2008 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.