The primary cilia: Orchestrating cranial neural crest cell development

Hiroyuki Yamaguchi, Matthew D Meyer, William Barrell, Maryam Faisal, Rebecca Berdeaux, Karen Liu, Yoshihiro Komatsu*

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Abstract

Primary cilia (hereafter "cilia") are microtubule-based antenna-like organelles projecting from the surface of vertebrate cells. Cilia can serve as cellular antennae controlling cell growth and differentiation. Absent or dysfunctional cilia frequently lead to craniofacial anomalies known as craniofacial ciliopathies. However, the detailed pathological mechanisms of craniofacial ciliopathies remain unclear. This perspective discusses our current understanding of the role of cilia in cranial neural crest cells. We also describe potential mechanisms of ciliogenesis in cranial neural crest cells, which may contribute to unraveling the complex pathogenesis of craniofacial ciliopathies.
Original languageEnglish
JournalDifferentiation
Publication statusPublished - 30 Oct 2024

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