Palate Development: Normal and Abnormal Cellular and Molecular Aspects

Content: 
Contributors
Page iii

Edited by
Page iv

Copyright page
Page v

Contributors
Pages ix-x

Preface
Pages xi-xii
Ernest F. Zimmerman

Chapter 1. Morphogenesis of a Complex Organ: Vertebrate Palate Development Original Research Article
Pages 1-16
Harold C. Slavkin

Chapter 2. Role of Extracellular Matrices in Palatal Shelf Closure Original Research Article
Pages 17-36
Linda L. Brinkley, Joyce Morris-Wiman

Chapter 3. Role of Neurotransmitters in Palate Development Original Research Article
Pages 37-63
Ernest F. Zimmerman, Elizabeth L. Wee

Chapter 4. Role of Cyclic Amp, Prostaglandins, and Catecholamines During Normal Palate Development Original Research Article
Pages 65-79
Robert M. Greene, Michele P. Garbarino

Chapter 5. Role of Glucocorticoids and Epidermal Growth Factor in Normal and Abnormal Palatal Development Original Research Article
Pages 81-101
Robert M. Pratt, Chung S. Kim, Robert I. Grove

Chapter 6. Morphological, Cellular, and Biochemical Aspects of Differentiation of Normal Hamster and Teratogen-Treated Palate in and Chick Embryos Original Research Article
Pages 103-135
Ravindra M. Shah

Chapter 7. Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions During Vertebrate Palatogenesis Original Research Article
Pages 137-164
Mark W.J. Ferguson, Lawrence S. Honigi

Chapter 8. Genetics of Palate Development Original Research Article
Pages 165-192
Michel J.J. Vekemans, Fred G. Biddle

Chapter 9. The H-2 Genetic Complex, Dexamethasone-Induced Cleft Palate, and Other Craniofacial Anomalies Original Research Article
Pages 193-215
Joseph J. Bonner

Chapter 10. Biochemical Mechanism of Glucocorticoid-and Phenytoin-Induced Cleft Palate Original Research Article
Pages 217-239
Allen S. Goldman

Index
Pages 241-243