Endocytic receptor-mediated control of morphogen signaling
Authors
- T.E. Willnow
- A. Christ
- A. Hammes
Journal
- Development
Citation
- Development 139 (23): 4311-4319
Abstract
Receptor-mediated endocytosis provides a mechanism by which cells take up signaling molecules from the extracellular space. Recent studies have shown that one class of endocytic receptors, the low-density lipoprotein receptor-related proteins (LRPs), is of particular relevance for embryonic development. In this Primer, we describe how LRPs constitute central pathways that modulate morphogen presentation to target tissues and cellular signal reception, and how LRP dysfunction leads to developmental disturbances in many species.