{"title":"Zonated Wnt/β-catenin signal-activated cardiomyocytes at the atrioventricular canal promote coronary vessel formation in zebrafish","authors":"Ayano Chiba, Takuya Yamamoto, Hajime Fukui, Moe Fukumoto, Manabu Shirai, Hiroyuki Nakajima, Naoki Mochizuki","doi":"10.1016/j.devcel.2024.09.012","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"Cells functioning at a specific zone by clustering according to gene expression are recognized as zonated cells. Here, we demonstrate anatomical and functional zones in the zebrafish heart. The cardiomyocytes (CMs) at the atrioventricular canal between the atrium and ventricle could be grouped into three zones according to the localization of signal-activated CMs: Wnt/β-catenin signal<sup>+</sup>, Bmp signal<sup>+</sup>, and Tbx2b<sup>+</sup> zones. Endocardial endothelial cells (ECs) changed their characteristics, penetrated the Wnt/β-catenin signal<sup>+</sup> CM zone, and became coronary ECs covering the heart. Coronary vessel length was reduced when the Wnt/β-catenin signal<sup>+</sup> CMs were depleted. Collectively, we demonstrate the importance of anatomical and functional zonation of CMs in the zebrafish heart.","PeriodicalId":11157,"journal":{"name":"Developmental cell","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":10.7000,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Developmental cell","FirstCategoryId":"99","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.devcel.2024.09.012","RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"CELL BIOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Cells functioning at a specific zone by clustering according to gene expression are recognized as zonated cells. Here, we demonstrate anatomical and functional zones in the zebrafish heart. The cardiomyocytes (CMs) at the atrioventricular canal between the atrium and ventricle could be grouped into three zones according to the localization of signal-activated CMs: Wnt/β-catenin signal+, Bmp signal+, and Tbx2b+ zones. Endocardial endothelial cells (ECs) changed their characteristics, penetrated the Wnt/β-catenin signal+ CM zone, and became coronary ECs covering the heart. Coronary vessel length was reduced when the Wnt/β-catenin signal+ CMs were depleted. Collectively, we demonstrate the importance of anatomical and functional zonation of CMs in the zebrafish heart.
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Developmental Cell, established in 2001, is a comprehensive journal that explores a wide range of topics in cell and developmental biology. Our publication encompasses work across various disciplines within biology, with a particular emphasis on investigating the intersections between cell biology, developmental biology, and other related fields. Our primary objective is to present research conducted through a cell biological perspective, addressing the essential mechanisms governing cell function, cellular interactions, and responses to the environment. Moreover, we focus on understanding the collective behavior of cells, culminating in the formation of tissues, organs, and whole organisms, while also investigating the consequences of any malfunctions in these intricate processes.