Yuji Atsuta

The heterochronic activation of TGF-β signaling drives the diversity of the avian sterna

The paper investigates how differences in TGF-β signaling timing between carinate and ratite embryos lead to distinct sternal morphology.

Bleb-based extravasation: conserved morphodynamics, divergent calcium control

The paper shows that all extravasating cells form Ca²⁺-dependent membrane blebs, but the source of Ca²⁺ varies by lineage, highlighting distinct regulatory mechanisms.

Optimization of culture and transfection methods for primary snake cells

This study optimizes culture and transfection methods for corn snake embryonic fibroblasts to enable functional analysis of evolutionarily modified genes.

The yolk sac vasculature in early avian embryo provides a novel model for the analysis of cancer extravasation

The paper uses the yolk sac vasculature of early avian embryos to study cancer cell extravasation, showing distinct morphologies and dynamics through fluorescent labeling.

The universal labeling and sorting of avian primordial germ cell utilizing Lycopersicon Esculentum lectin

This paper introduces a method using Lycopersicon Esculentum lectin to label and sort primordial germ cells in avian species, showing high efficiency and subtype identification.

Direct Reprogramming of Non-limb Fibroblasts toCells with Properties of Limb Progenitors

This study reprograms non-limb fibroblasts into cells with limb progenitor properties using Prdm16, Zbtb16, Lin28, and Lin41.

The SOCE system is critical for membrane bleb formation to drive avian primordial germ cell migration

The paper shows that SOCE-mediated Ca2+ elevation drives membrane bleb formation in avian PGCs, essential for in vivo migration.

Prime editing in chicken fibroblasts and primordial germ cells

This study describes a method to apply prime editing to chicken fibroblasts and primordial germ cells, enabling precise gene modification in these cells.

In ovo electroporation of chick limb bud ectoderm

This paper describes an in ovo electroporation method for manipulating gene expression in chick limb bud ectoderm, revealing Rac1's role in wound healing actin remodeling.