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Collagen type IV and Perlecan exhibit dynamic localization in the Allantoic Core Domain, a putative stem cell niche in the murine allantois
Author(s) -
Mikedis Maria M.,
Downs Karen M.
Publication year - 2009
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.22129
Subject(s) - biology , allantois , microbiology and biotechnology , perlecan , endoderm , gastrulation , extracellular matrix , stem cell , embryonic stem cell , cell type , niche , cell , proteoglycan , embryogenesis , embryo , genetics , biochemistry , gene
A body of evidence suggests that the murine allantois contains a stem cell niche, the Allantoic Core Domain (ACD), that may contribute to a variety of allantoic and embryonic cell types. Given that extracellular matrix (ECM) regulates cell fate and function in niches, the allantois was systematically examined for Collagen type IV (ColIV) and Perlecan, both of which are associated with stem cell proliferation and differentiation. Not only was localization of ColIV and Perlecan more widespread during gastrulation than previously reported, but protein localization profiles were particularly robust and dynamic within the allantois and associated visceral endoderm as the ACD formed and matured. We propose that these data provide further evidence that the ACD is a stem cell niche whose activity is synchronized with associated visceral endoderm, possibly via ECM proteins. Developmental Dynamics 238:3193–3204, 2009. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.