Dual functions of Discoidin domain receptor coordinate cell-matrix adhesion and collective polarity in migratory cardiopharyngeal progenitors
Yelena Y. Bernadskaya, Saahil Brahmbhatt, Stephanie E. Gline, Wei Wang, Lionel Christiaen
The paper shows that the Discoidin domain receptor (Ddr) has dual roles in coordinating cell-matrix adhesion and BMP-Smad signaling in migratory cardiopharyngeal progenitors.
bioRxiv · Jun 23, 2017 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology