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Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia

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Prenatal Morphogenesis of Mammary Glands in Mouse and Rabbit

Authors: Alain Y. Propper, Beatrice A. Howard, Jacqueline M. Veltmaat

Published in: Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia | Issue 2/2013

Abstract

Our understanding of prenatal morphogenesis of mammary glands has recently greatly advanced. This review focuses on morphogenesis proper, as well as cellular processes and tissue interactions involved in the progression of the embryonic mammary gland through sequential morphogenic stages in both the mouse and rabbit embryo. We provide a synthesis of both historical and more recent studies of embryonic mammary gland development, as well as arguments to revise old concepts about mechanisms of mammary line and rudiment formation. Finally, we highlight outstanding issues that remain to be addressed.

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Title: Prenatal Morphogenesis of Mammary Glands in Mouse and Rabbit
Authors: Alain Y. Propper
Beatrice A. Howard
Jacqueline M. Veltmaat
Publication date: 01-06-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia / Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 1083-3021
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7039
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10911-013-9298-0

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