Encyclopedia of Cancer

2011 Edition
| Editors: Manfred Schwab

Axon Guidance

Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16483-5_497

Definition

The process by which repelling and attractive molecules regulate pathfinding and targeting of axons during development of the nervous system. Process by which axons and growth cones send out signals to identify their correct targets in the developing nervous system.

 Semaphorin

 Slit

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