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Assaying the Ability of Diffusible Signaling Molecules to Reorient Embryonic Spinal Commissural Axons
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Published on: March 8, 2010

Molecular regulation of the developing commissural plate

Randal X Moldrich1, Ilan Gobius, Thomas Pollak

  • 1Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.

The Journal of Comparative Neurology
|July 24, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Proper development of the commissural plate is crucial for forming brain connections. This study identifies key molecular players and domains within the commissural plate essential for forebrain commissure formation.

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