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morphogenesis [‚mȯr·fə′jen·ə·səs] (embryology) The transformation involved in the growth and differentiation of cells and tissue. Also known as topogenesis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The possibility exists that implantation of cell-gels or the use of bone morphogenic proteins may restore intervertebral disks. 1999 Morphogenic role for acetylcholinesterase in axonal outgrowth during neural development. And in the May 13 Current Biology, a group from the French Institute of Health and Medical Research in Nice, known as INSERM, reports that mouse embryonic stem cells become skin cells called keratinocytes if the stem cells are grown on a matrix of proteins and other molecules in the presence of vitamin C or a substance called bone morphogenic protein-4. |
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