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Assaying the Ability of Diffusible Signaling Molecules to Reorient Embryonic Spinal Commissural Axons
Published on: March 8, 2010
[Roles of BMP in the development of the central nervous system]
1Kumamoto University, Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics, Department of Cell Fate Modulation, 21st Century COE Program.
Abstract:
Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling is involved in astrocytic differentiation of neural precursor cells. In the nuclei, BMP-downstream transcription factors, i.e. Smad proteins, induce expression of astrocyte-specific genes in cooperation with another cytokine signaling, while inhibiting neuronal and oligodendrocytic differentiation-inducing transcription factors. This cross-inhibitory mechanism contributes to exclusive astrocytic differentiation. Crosstalk among cytokine signaling pathways thus is important for the development of the central nervous system.
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