Morphogen

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007579",
  "term": "Morphogen",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A signaling molecule that emanates from a localized source and forms a concentration gradient across a developing tissue. Cells respond to different concentrations of this molecule by activating specific gene expression programs, leading to distinct cell fates and patterns. Retinoic acid is a well-known morphogen in vertebrate development.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "morphogenesis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 781 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/morphogen/"
}