Contribution of semaphorins to the formation of the peripheral nervous system in higher vertebrates
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Published on: January 12, 2020
Tomoyuki Masuda1,2, Masahiko Taniguchi3
1a Department of Neurobiology , Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba , Ibaraki , Japan.
Abstract:
Semaphorins are a large family of proteins characterized by sema domains and play a key role not only in the formation of neural circuits, but in the immune system, angiogenesis, tumor progression, and bone metabolism. To date, 15 semaphorins have been reported to be involved in the formation of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) in higher vertebrates. A number of experiments have revealed their functions in the PNS, where they act mainly as axonal guidance cues (as repellents or attractants). Semaphorins also play an important role in the migration of neurons and formation of sensory-motor connections in the PNS. This review summarizes recent knowledge regarding the functions of higher vertebrate semaphorins in the formation of the PNS.
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