Abstract:The activation of Wnt/b-catenin (cWnt) signaling at the future posterior end of early embryos is a highly conserved mechanism for initiating pattern formation along the anterior-posterior (AP) axis in bilaterians. Moreover, in many bilaterian taxa, in addition, to activation of cWnt signaling at the posterior end, inhibition of cWnt signaling at the anterior end is required for normal development of anterior structures. In most cases, inhibition of cWnt signaling at the anterior end occurs around gastrulation … Show more
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