Abstract
More than a decade ago, genetic evidence predicted the existence of a Dpp gradient in the early Drosophila embryo. Two recent studies finally reveal Dpp distribution, providing further insights into the mechanism of BMP gradient formation.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Body Patterning / physiology*
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Bone Morphogenetic Proteins / metabolism*
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Drosophila / embryology*
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Drosophila / metabolism
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Drosophila Proteins / metabolism*
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Embryo, Nonmammalian / metabolism
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Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental*
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Models, Biological
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Signal Transduction / physiology*
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Transforming Growth Factor beta / metabolism*
Substances
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Bone Morphogenetic Proteins
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Drosophila Proteins
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SCW protein, Drosophila
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Transforming Growth Factor beta
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dpp protein, Drosophila