Axon Guidance Molecules Guiding Neuroinflammation

Won Suk Lee1,2, Won-Ha Lee3, Yong Chul Bae4

  • 1Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Korea.

Summary

Axon guidance molecules regulate nerve growth and also modulate immune responses in the nervous system. Understanding these roles in neuroinflammation may reveal new targets for treating neurodegenerative diseases.

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