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Growth factor regulation of neuronal development

M F Mehler1, J A Kessler

  • 1Department of Neurology, Rose F. Kennedy Center for Research in Mental Retardation an Human Development, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, N.Y. 10461.

Developmental Neuroscience
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

New research reveals a complex hierarchy of epigenetic signals, including neurotrophins and bone morphogenetic proteins, essential for neuronal development and differentiation in the mammalian nervous system.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Biology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Neuronal development relies on intricate signaling pathways.
  • Classic neurotrophins and their receptors play key roles in neuronal differentiation.
  • Parallels between blood cell development (hematolymphopoiesis) and nervous system development (neuropoiesis) are increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To redefine the spectrum of growth factors and signaling pathways in neuronal development.
  • To investigate the cellular mechanisms and targets of neuronotrophic factors.
  • To explore the role of hemopoietins and bone morphogenetic proteins in orchestrating neuronal subpopulations.

Main Methods:

  • Gene knockout studies of neurotrophins and tyrosine kinase (Trk) receptors.

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  • Analysis of signaling pathways involved in neuropoiesis.
  • Investigation of bone morphogenetic proteins (transforming growth factor-beta superfamily) in neuronal regulation.

    • Main Results:

    • Gene knockout studies refined the understanding of neurotrophin function.
    • Hemopoietins show significant parallels and actions in neuronal development.
    • Bone morphogenetic proteins demonstrate complex spatiotemporal regulation of neuronal subpopulations via serine/threonine kinase activity.

    Conclusions:

    • A complex hierarchy of epigenetic signals governs the growth and maturation of neuronal lineages.
    • These signals are crucial for regional neuronal subpopulations in the central and peripheral nervous system.
    • Understanding these pathways is key to comprehending mammalian nervous system development.