Mammary gland development occurs through distinctive stages throughout embryonic and
pubertal development and reproductive life. At each stage, different signals are required to …

The development of the mammary gland is unique: the final stages of development occur
postnatally at puberty under the influence of hormonal cues. Furthermore, during the life of …

The mammary gland develops through several distinct stages. The first transpires in the
embryo as the ectoderm forms a mammary line that resolves into placodes. Regulated by …

Embryonic mammary gland development involves the formation of mammary placodes,
invagination of flask-shaped mammary buds and development of miniature bi-layered ductal …

Our understanding of the molecular events underpinning the development of mammalian
organ systems has been increasing rapidly in recent years. With the advent of new and …

The mammary epithelium is highly responsive to local and systemic signals, which
orchestrate morphogenesis of the ductal tree during puberty and pregnancy. Based on …

The mammary gland is a unique tissue and the defining feature of the class Mammalia. It is a
late-evolving epidermal appendage that has the primary function of providing nutrition for …

Specification of mammary epithelial cell fate occurs during embryogenesis as cells
aggregate to form the mammary anlage. Within the embryonic mammary bud, a population …

The mammary gland is a highly dynamic organ that undergoes profound changes within its
epithelium during puberty and the reproductive cycle. These changes are fueled by …

The pubertal mammary gland is an ideal model for experimental morphogenesis. The
primary glandular branching morphogenesis occurs at this time, integrating epithelial cell …