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Epibranchial and otic placodes are induced by a common Fgf signal, but their subsequent development is independent.
Developmental biology - 15 Mar 2007
Sun Shun-Kuo, Dee Chris T, Tripathi Vineeta B, Rengifo Andrea, Hirst Caroline S, Scotting Paul J
Abstract excerpt
The epibranchial placodes are cranial, ectodermal thickenings that give rise to sensory neurons of the peripheral nervous system. Despite their importance in the developing animal, the signals responsible for their induction remain unknown. Using the placodal marker, sox3, we have shown that the same Fgf signaling required for otic vesicle development is required for the development of the epibranchial placodes....
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