Title |
From top to bottom: Cell polarity in Hedgehog and Wnt trafficking
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Published in |
BMC Biology, April 2018
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DOI | 10.1186/s12915-018-0511-x |
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Authors |
Ana-Citlali Gradilla, David Sanchez-Hernandez, Lucy Brunt, Steffen Scholpp |
Abstract |
Spatial organization of membrane domains within cells and cells within tissues is key to the development of organisms and the maintenance of adult tissue. Cell polarization is crucial for correct cell-cell signalling, which, in turn, promotes cell differentiation and tissue patterning. However, the mechanisms linking internal cell polarity to intercellular signalling are just beginning to be unravelled. The Hedgehog (Hh) and Wnt pathways are major directors of development and their malfunction can cause severe disorders like cancer. Here we discuss parallel advances into understanding the mechanism of Hedgehog and Wnt signal dissemination and reception. We hypothesize that cell polarization of the signal-sending and signal-receiving cells is crucial for proper signal spreading and activation of the pathway and, thus, fundamental for development of multicellular organisms. |
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