Novel path of intercellular signal sharing discovered in zebrafish experiments

Researchers at the University of Exeter, U.K., have discovered intricate mechanisms of ligand–receptor complex transport via specialized protrusions transporting signaling components between cells, challenging the conventional understanding of cell responsiveness solely based on receptor expression.

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Hedgehog signalling: From molecular structure to developmental biology and diseases

The Hedgehog morphogen pathway is a key signalling pathway in development and stem cell regulation. Hedgehog deregulation leads to developmental and neurological diseases and is a crucial driver of s…