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Review
. 2015 Oct;57(8):539-43.
doi: 10.1111/dgd.12238. Epub 2015 Sep 30.

Tangential cell migration during layer formation of chick optic tectum

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Tangential cell migration during layer formation of chick optic tectum

Yuji Watanabe et al. Dev Growth Differ. 2015 Oct.

Abstract

The laminated structure of the optic tectum is formed by radial and tangential cell migration during development. Studies of developing chick optic tectum have revealed two streams of tangential cell migration in the middle and superficial layers, which have distinctive origins, migratory paths, modes of migration, and destinations. We will review the process of the two types of tangential migrations, in order to elucidate their roles in the formation of the optic tectum layers.

Keywords: cell migration; chick; embryonic development; layer formation; optic tectum.

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