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Looking into growth cones.

D J Goldberg, D W Burmeister

    Trends in Neurosciences
    |December 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Cell Biology

    Background:

    • The growth cone is essential for neurite elongation and guidance.
    • Environmental cues influence growth cone behavior.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To re-evaluate the role of growth cone protrusions in neurite elongation and steering.
    • To understand the dynamic organization of the growth cone.

    Main Methods:

    • Advanced light and electron microscopy techniques.
    • Direct observation of growth cone developmental changes.

    Main Results:

    • Improved understanding of membrane and cytoskeleton dynamics within the growth cone.
    • Growth cones undergo observable developmental changes to form neurites.

    Conclusions:

    • Pulling of growth cone protrusions against adhesive substrate contacts is critical for neurite elongation and steering.
    • Recent microscopy advances provide new insights into growth cone function.