Branchiomeric muscles of the head and neck originate in a population of cranial mesoderm
termed cardiopharyngeal mesoderm that also contains progenitor cells contributing to …

Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is the progressive enlargement of the aorta due to
destructive changes in the connective tissue of the aortic wall. Aneurysm development is …

The origin of the mammalian lymphatic vasculature has been studied for more than a
century; however, details regarding organ-specific lymphatic development remain unknown …

The LIM-homeodomain transcription factor Isl1 plays essential roles in cell proliferation,
differentiation and survival during embryogenesis. To better visualize Isl1 expression and …

Novel regenerative therapies may stem from deeper understanding of the mechanisms
governing cardiovascular lineage diversification. Using enhancer mapping and live imaging …

BCOR is a critical regulator of human development. Heterozygous mutations of BCOR in
females cause the X-linked developmental disorder Oculofaciocardiodental syndrome …

The developmental paths that lead to the formation of skeletal muscles in the head are
distinct from those operating in the trunk. Craniofacial muscles are associated with head and …

The placenta links feto‐maternal circulation for exchanges of nutrients, gases, and metabolic
wastes between the fetus and mother, being essential for pregnancy process and …

Blood vessel-specific fluorescent transgenic mice are excellent tools to study the
development of the vasculature and angiogenic processes. There is growing interest in the …

Cardiac progenitors (CPs) are specified during gastrulation among Mesp1-expressing cells
[1]. Mesp1 is a transcription factor (TF) expressed transiently during gastrulation in cells that …