Glossary
Cephalic region
The region of the neural tube that corresponds to head structures in the developed vertebrate.
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Cerberus
A member of the cytosine knot family, important in the differentiation of the head during embryonic development. Binds to and inhibits BMP and nodal signalling molecule functions.
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Cerebellum
Region of the brain that plays an important role in the integration of sensory perception, coordination and motor control.
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Cerebral hemispheres
Either of the two symmetrical halves of the cerebrum, as divided by the longitudinal cerebral fissure.
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Chordamesoderm
The area of the mesoderm that forms the notochord, the final portion of the axial mesoderm to migrate during gastrulation.
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Chordin
An antagonist of BMP 4 signalling by directly binding to BMP signalling molecules, important in neural induction.
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Churchill (chch)
A small, highly conserved zinc finger transcription factor which is activated in response to FGF signalling.
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Clomiphine
A synthetic drug that is used in its citrate form to stimulate ovulation.
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Convergent extension
Is the process during organogenesis in which layers of cells intercalate (converge) and become longer (extend).
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Cytochalasin B
A cell-permeable mycotoxin that blocks the formation of contractile microfilaments.