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. 2014 Aug 28;158(5):1212-1212.e1.
doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2014.08.019.

SnapShot: Branching Morphogenesis

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SnapShot: Branching Morphogenesis

Cheng-Ming Chuong et al. Cell. .

Abstract

Ectodermal appendages such as feathers, hair, mammary glands, salivary glands, and sweat glands form branches, allowing much-increased surface for functional differentiation and secretion. Here, the principles of branching morphogenesis are exemplified by the mammary gland and feathers.

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