A Model of Convergent Extension in Animal Morphogenesis

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dc.creatorJones, Mark Zajac Gerald L.
dc.creatorGlazier, James A.
dc.date1999-12-17
dc.date2000-01-24
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T05:57:36Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T05:57:36Z
dc.descriptionIn this paper we argue that the pattern of cell movements in the morphogenetic process known as convergent extension can be understood as a energy minimization process, provided the cell-cell adhesive energy has a certain kind of anisotropy. This single simple property is sufficient cause for the type of cell elongation, alignment, and intercalation of a cellular array that is the characteristic of convergent extension. We describe the type of anisotropy required. We show that the final aspect ratio of the array of cells is independent of the initial configuration and of the degree of cell elongation. We find how it depends on the anisotropy.
dc.descriptionEight pages, four EPS figures, LaTeX: artilce class, graphics package, Addition: correction of three small typos, NEW: additional author; fewer, smaller figures; minor typos
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/physics/9912038
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/physics/9912038
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/88043
dc.subjectBiological Physics
dc.subjectQuantitative Biology
dc.titleA Model of Convergent Extension in Animal Morphogenesis
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