Uberon definition : multilayered ectodermal region at the distal tip of a limb or fin bud necessary for
the proper development of the underlying mesenchyme[MP,modified]. Along with the zone
of polarizing activity, it is a crucial organizing region during limb development[WP].;
Uberon synonym : apical epidermal ridge;
Uberon related term : AER;
Uberon Function note : maintaining mesenchyme in plastic proliferating state; maintaining expression of A-P
axis genes; interacting with D-V proteins. Genes: AER induced by Fgf10 in mesenchyme.
AER secretes Fgf8, which stimulates mitosis in the mesenchyme causing Fgf10 production
- positive feedback loop;
Uberon Taxon note : The AER of tetrapods regresses after specification of skeletal progenitors, the AER
of teleosts form an elongating fin fold;
multilayered ectodermal region at the distal tip of a limb or fin bud necessary for
the proper development of the underlying mesenchyme[MP,modified]. Along with the zone
of polarizing activity, it is a crucial organizing region during limb development[WP].