Gone without the WNT: a requirement for WNT5A in germ cell migration and testis development

Biol Reprod. 2012 Jan 10;86(1):1-2. doi: 10.1095/biolreprod.111.096461. Print 2012 Jan.

Abstract

The article by Chawengsaksophak et al. in this issue of Biology of Reproduction identifies the WNT5A signaling molecule as an important component that guides PGCs to their destination.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental / physiology*
  • Male
  • Sexual Maturation / physiology*
  • Wnt Proteins / metabolism*
  • Wnt-5a Protein

Substances

  • Wnt Proteins
  • Wnt-5a Protein
  • Wnt5a protein, mouse