Ectodermal organ

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Ectodermal organs consist out of a epithelial and mesenchymal component and develop by a series of reciprocal molecular interactions between the epithelial and mesenchymal compartment. These molecular interactions guide the morphogenesis of the organ.


Examples of ectodermal organs

  • hair follicle
  • teeth
  • feathers
  • lung
  • nail
  • scales