Gustatory neurons derived from epibranchial placodes are attracted to, and trophically supported by, taste bud-bearing endoderm in vitro.
Gross JB, Gottlieb AA, Barlow LA. Gustatory neurons derived from epibranchial placodes are attracted to, and trophically supported by, taste bud-bearing endoderm in vitro. Dev Biol. 2003 Dec 15; 264(2):467-81.