Nodal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007980",
  "term": "Nodal",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Relating to a node, which is a point of intersection or a localized region of specialized tissue. In developmental biology, nodal signaling pathways are involved in patterning the early embryo and establishing body axes. This signaling molecule belongs to the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) superfamily.",
  "synonyms": [
    "nodal protein"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "growth factor",
    "embryogenesis",
    "mesoderm",
    "primitive node",
    "primitive streak"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 785 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/nodal/"
}