Fibroblast-derived HGF integrates muscle and nerve development during morphogenesis of the mammalian diaphragm
Elizabeth M. Sefton, Mirialys Gallardo, Claire E Tobin, Brittany C. Collins, Mary P. Colasanto, Allyson J. Merrell, Gabrielle Kardon
This study identifies fibroblast-derived HGF as critical for diaphragm muscularization and phrenic nerve development, showing its role in muscle progenitor recruitment and maintenance.
eLife · Sep 14, 2022Peer-reviewedDevelopmental Biology