Embryonic induction: Is the Nieuwkoop centre a useful concept?

Authors
Kodjabachian, L Lemaire, P
Citation
L. Kodjabachian et P. Lemaire, Embryonic induction: Is the Nieuwkoop centre a useful concept?, CURR BIOL, 8(25), 1998, pp. R918-R921
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Experimental Biology
Journal title
CURRENT BIOLOGY
ISSN journal
09609822 → ACNP
Volume
8
Issue
25
Year of publication
1998
Pages
R918 - R921
Database
ISI
SICI code
0960-9822(199812)8:25<R918:EIITNC>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
Regionalisation of the amphibian embryo is classically thought to involve i nduction by the Spemann organiser, itself induced by the Nieuwkoop centre. This model has now been extended to teleosts, with the identification of a gene that appears to define the zebrafish equivalent of the Nieuwkoop centr e.