The IIIb isoform of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 is required for proper growth and branching of pancreatic ductal epithelium but not for differentiation of exocrine or endocrine cells. [electronic resource]
- Mechanisms of development Feb 2003
- 167-75 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
0925-4773
10.1016/s0925-4773(02)00440-9 doi
Animals Biomarkers Cell Differentiation--physiology Enteroendocrine Cells--cytology Fibroblast Growth Factor 10 Fibroblast Growth Factor 7 Fibroblast Growth Factors--pharmacology Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental Mice Mice, Mutant Strains Organ Culture Techniques Organ Size--genetics Pancreas--abnormalities Pancreatic Ducts--cytology Protein Isoforms--genetics Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 2 Receptors, Fibroblast Growth Factor--deficiency Signal Transduction