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What role does the transcription factor Brachyury play in cell identity specification?
What role does the transcription factor Brachyury play in cell identity specification?
Which pathways interact to regulate anterior structures and cell fate specification along the secondary axis?
Which pathways interact to regulate anterior structures and cell fate specification along the secondary axis?
How is the gradient of BMP protein activity established in the dorsal-ventral axis?
How is the gradient of BMP protein activity established in the dorsal-ventral axis?
What cellular fate do regions of the gastrula with high synergy of Nodal/Wnt signaling adopt?
What cellular fate do regions of the gastrula with high synergy of Nodal/Wnt signaling adopt?
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What effect does higher BMP signaling have on cell fate specification?
What effect does higher BMP signaling have on cell fate specification?
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Study Notes
Axis Formation in Development
- Axis formation in animals is driven by conserved signaling mechanisms.
- Brachyury is crucial in specifying posterior cell identities in bilaterian animals.
- Hox gene expression patterns cell fates along the anterior-posterior axis.
- Nodal, Wnt, and BMP signaling pathways regulate secondary axis (dorsal-ventral).
- Wnt and Nodal pathways interact with BMPs to regulate anterior structures and cell fate specification along the secondary axis.
- BMP protein activity gradients are established through opposing BMP-blocking proteins.
- Nodal/Wnt signaling synergy defines neural cell fates (low BMP activity).
- High BMP signaling promotes mesendodermal fates.
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Explore the intricate mechanisms behind axis formation in animals, focusing on the roles of Brachyury, Hox genes, and various signaling pathways. This quiz covers how Nodal, Wnt, and BMP pathways interact and influence cell fate along both the anterior-posterior and dorsal-ventral axes. Test your knowledge on the importance of BMP signaling gradients and their impact on development.