Loss of noggin1, a classic embryonic inducer gene, in elasmobranchs.

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Title: Loss of noggin1, a classic embryonic inducer gene, in elasmobranchs.
Authors: Ermakova, Galina V., Meyntser, Irina V., Zaraisky, Andrey G., Bayramov, Andrey V.
Source: Scientific Reports; 2/15/2024, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p1-13, 13p
Subject Terms: CHONDRICHTHYES, MESODERM, NEURAL crest, TISSUE differentiation, WNT signal transduction, CELL differentiation, SHARKS
Abstract: Secreted proteins of the Noggin family serve as pivotal regulators of early development and cell differentiation in all multicellular animals, including vertebrates. Noggin1 was identified first among all Noggins. Moreover, it was described as the first known embryonic inducer specifically secreted by the Spemann organizer and capable of inducing a secondary body axis when expressed ectopically. In the classical default model of neural induction, Noggin1 is presented as an antagonist of BMP signalling, playing a role as a neural inducer. Additionally, Noggin1 is involved in the dorsalization of embryonic mesoderm and later controls the differentiation of various tissues, including muscles, bones, and neural crest derivatives. Hitherto, noggin1 was found in all studied vertebrates. Here, we report the loss of noggin1 in elasmobranchs (sharks, rays and skates), which is a unique case among vertebrates. noggin2 and noggin4 retained in this group and studied in the embryos of the grey bamboo shark Chiloscyllium griseum revealed similarities in expression patterns and functional properties with their orthologues described in other vertebrates. The loss of noggin1 in elasmobranchs may be associated with histological features of the formation of their unique internal cartilaginous skeleton, although additional research is required to establish functional connections between these events. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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ISSN:20452322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-024-54435-9
Published in:Scientific Reports
Language:English