Versican controlled by Lmx1b regulates hyaluronate density and hydration for semicircular canal morphogenesis
Yusuke Mori, Sierra Smith, Jiacheng Wang, Nadia Eliora, Kira L. Heikes, Akankshi Munjal
The paper identifies Lmx1b as a regulator of hyaluronan and Versican in zebrafish inner ear semicircular canal morphogenesis, showing how Versican controls hyaluronate density and hydration through its core and chondroitin side chains.
Development · Dec 9, 2024Peer-reviewedDevelopmental Biology