PUBLICATION

Development of zebrafish epidermis

Authors
Chang, W.J., and Hwang, P.P.
ID
ZDB-PUB-110921-45
Date
2011
Source
Birth defects research. Part C, Embryo today : reviews   93(3): 205-214 (Review)
Registered Authors
Hwang, Pung Pung
Keywords
zebrafish, ionocyte, epidermis development
MeSH Terms
  • Animals
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Epidermis/cytology
  • Epidermis/growth & development*
  • Zebrafish/growth & development*
PubMed
21932430 Full text @ Birth Defects Res. C Embryo Today
Abstract
Zebrafish epidermal ionocytes are analogous to mammalian kidney cells in terms of expression and function of ion transporters. In this review, we summarize current findings about the development of the zebrafish epidermis and demonstrate how the zebrafish regulate stress acclimation through induction of cell differentiation. In addition, cellular homologies between zebrafish epidermal ionocytes and mammalian kidney cells are presented to show the potential of zebrafish epidermis as an in vivo model to study the development and function of mammalian cells.
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Human Disease / Model
Sequence Targeting Reagents
Fish
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