Skip to search formSkip to main contentSkip to account menu

germ cell migration

Known as: germ-cell migration 
The orderly movement of a cell specialized to produce haploid gametes through the embryo from its site of production to the place where the gonads… 
National Institutes of Health

Related topics

Related topics

3 relations

Broader (1)

gamete generation

Narrower (2)

germ cell attractiongerm cell repulsion

Papers overview

Semantic Scholar uses AI to extract papers important to this topic.
2015
2015
A new pattern of primordial germ cell migration in olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) identified using nanos3
The olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) is an important cultured marine fish. However, little information is available on… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Killing the messenger
Primordial Germ Cell (PGC) migration in zebrafish is guided by SDF-1a. Binding of this chemokine to its receptor CXCR4b activates… 
2007
2007
Coxsackievirus and adenovirus receptor is up-regulated in migratory germ cells during passage of the blood-testis barrier.
The coxsackievirus and adenovirus receptor (CAR) is a cell adhesion molecule expressed in epithelial tight junctions and other… 
2004
2004
Involvement of E‐cadherin and β‐catenin in germ cell tumours and in normal male fetal germ cell development
Intercellular contacts, mediated by E‐cadherin, are essential for germ cell migration and maturation. Furthermore, it has been… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
The pro-apoptotic gene Bax is required for the death of ectopic primordial germ cells during their migration in the mouse embryo
In the mouse embryo, significant numbers of primordial germ cells (PGCs) fail to migrate correctly to the genital ridges early in… 
2003
2003
Prenatal exposure to high galactose adversely affects initial gonadal pool of germ cells in rats.
BACKGROUND In rats, prenatal exposure to high concentrations of galactose may contribute to a condition that is equivalent to the… 
2002
2002
Identification of X-linked genes required for migration and programmed cell death of Drosophila melanogaster germ cells.
Drosophila germ cells form at the posterior pole of the embryo and migrate to the somatic gonad. Approximately 50% of the germ… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Germ cell specific expression of c-kit in the human fetal gonad.
The proto-oncogene receptor, c-kit, and its ligand have been demonstrated to be essential to the processes of germ cell migration… 
Review
1997
Review
1997
Phosphatidic acid phosphatase from mammalian tissues: discovery of channel-like proteins with unexpected functions.
Review
1992
Review
1992
Cellular and molecular aspects of mouse primordial germ cell migration and proliferation in culture.
The development of mouse primordial germ cells is followed from their first appearance in the extraembryonic mesoderm of the… 
By clicking accept or continuing to use the site, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Policy (opens in a new tab), Terms of Service (opens in a new tab), and Dataset License (opens in a new tab)