Tissue Remodeling and Epithelial Morphogenesis

Intends to bring together a series of articles on the structural, functional, and developmental characteristics of epithelial. This book covers the research findings and thought on cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix interactions. It discusses some of the most contemporary thoughts on cell polarity and tissue morphogenesis.

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For more than 30 years, Current Topics in Developmental Biology has provided a forum for dissemination and discussion of new ideas and thought in developmental biology. Bringing together a series of articles on the structural, functional, and developmental characteristics of epithelials, this thematic volume represents a timely and valuable contribution to an exciting and multidisciplinary field of study. Because defects in epithelial function and growth control play a major role in human disease-cancerous tumors, spina bifida, cardiac malformations, for example-this volume will be of particular interest to researchers working in cancer drug design and development and those working in therapeutic areas to treat developmental abnormalities.

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1. Tissue remodeling in Zebrafish
   Richard Adams
   
   2. Tubulogenesis
      Markus Affolter
   3. Retinal differentiation and organization
      Ross Cagan
   4. Planar cell polarity and epithelial remodeling
      Suzanne Eaton
   5. Cell divisions and tissue organization
      Matt Gibson
   6. Forces during development
      Dan Kiehart
   7. Adhesion stability and remodeling
      W. James Nelson
   8. Tissue remodelling in Drosophila
      Mark Peifer
   9. Mesoderm/endoderm invagination in c. elegans, ascidians and flies
      Kristen Sherrard
   10. Convergent extension movements during gastrulation and neurulation
       Liliana Solnica-Krezel
   11. Mouse epithelial morphogenesis
       Masatoshi Takeichi