Comparison of slow and fast neocortical neuron migration using a new <it>in vitro </it>model

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mutations, toxic insults and radiation exposure are known to slow or arrest the migration of cortical neurons, in most cases by unknown mechanisms. The movement of migrating neurons is saltatory, reflecting the intermittent movement...

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Main Authors: Carney Laurel H, Nichols Anna J, Olson Eric C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/9/50