Radial glial neural progenitors regulate nascent brain vascular network stabilization via inhibition of Wnt signaling.

The cerebral cortex performs complex cognitive functions at the expense of tremendous energy consumption. Blood vessels in the brain are known to form stereotypic patterns that facilitate efficient oxygen and nutrient delivery. Yet little is known about how vessel development in the brain is normall...

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Main Authors: Shang Ma, Hyo Jun Kwon, Heidi Johng, Keling Zang, Zhen Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3551952?pdf=render