Nodal is a polypeptide member of the TGF beta superfamily of polypeptides. Like many other members of this superfamily, it is involved in cell differentiation. Nodal plays an essential role in mesoderm formation and axis specification.

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Of the nature of, or relating to, a node; as, a nodal point.

At or pertaining to a node.