Local functions for FMRP in axon growth cone motility and activity
... however, this phenotype was only transient during postnatal development in a subsequent study (Nimchinsky et al., 2001). The spine phenotype in FXS may be due to altered translational regulation needed for spine development and maturation of morphologic form during a critical period. FMRP may be reg ...
... however, this phenotype was only transient during postnatal development in a subsequent study (Nimchinsky et al., 2001). The spine phenotype in FXS may be due to altered translational regulation needed for spine development and maturation of morphologic form during a critical period. FMRP may be reg ...
Ophthalmology for Primary Physicians
... • Highest rates are reported in Inuit, Chinese, and other Asian populations • Lower rates are reported in populations of African and African-derived origin and European and European-derived origin ...
... • Highest rates are reported in Inuit, Chinese, and other Asian populations • Lower rates are reported in populations of African and African-derived origin and European and European-derived origin ...
Proprioceptive Information from the Pinna Provides
... and Davis, 2001). The goal of this study was to investigate the peripheral pathways associated with the somatosensory inputs to the DCN. The pinna and the neck of cats are innervated by the upper cervical nerves (C1–C3), which project to the MSN (Hekmatpanah, 1961; Abrahams et al., 1984a,b). We elec ...
... and Davis, 2001). The goal of this study was to investigate the peripheral pathways associated with the somatosensory inputs to the DCN. The pinna and the neck of cats are innervated by the upper cervical nerves (C1–C3), which project to the MSN (Hekmatpanah, 1961; Abrahams et al., 1984a,b). We elec ...
Plxdc2/TEM7R of the mouse
... During neurodevelopment, patterning of the neuropeithelium and establishment of cell fates is followed by (or sometimes linked with) migration of cells to appropriate positions and guidance of growing axons along stereotyped pathways to appropriate targets. A number of conserved ...
... During neurodevelopment, patterning of the neuropeithelium and establishment of cell fates is followed by (or sometimes linked with) migration of cells to appropriate positions and guidance of growing axons along stereotyped pathways to appropriate targets. A number of conserved ...
Specificity in Inhibitory Systems Associated with Prefrontal Pathways to
... irrelevant stimuli for a given task through mechanisms that are not understood. We addressed this issue using as a model system the pathways from the functionally distinct prefrontal areas 10 and 32 to auditory association cortex, and investigated their relationship to inhibitory neurons labeled for ...
... irrelevant stimuli for a given task through mechanisms that are not understood. We addressed this issue using as a model system the pathways from the functionally distinct prefrontal areas 10 and 32 to auditory association cortex, and investigated their relationship to inhibitory neurons labeled for ...
Neuromechanical coupling in the regulation of muscle tone and joint
... Siegel et al., 1983; Saper, 2000; Hall, 2011). This causes the spindle to become taut, as if the muscle were suddenly stretched, stimulating the intrafusal spindle sensory organ. The intrafusal fibers generate an excitatory afferent signal that is transmitted back to the spinal cord through fast sen ...
... Siegel et al., 1983; Saper, 2000; Hall, 2011). This causes the spindle to become taut, as if the muscle were suddenly stretched, stimulating the intrafusal spindle sensory organ. The intrafusal fibers generate an excitatory afferent signal that is transmitted back to the spinal cord through fast sen ...
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... Kalcheim and Teillet, 1989; Stern and Keynes, 1987). Although previous work implicated Eph/ephrin and neuropilin 1/semaphorin 3A (Nrp1/Sema3A) in somite to neural crest signaling (Eickholt et al., 1999; Krull et al., 1997; Wang et al., 1998), mouse knockouts of these molecules failed to exhibit segm ...
... Kalcheim and Teillet, 1989; Stern and Keynes, 1987). Although previous work implicated Eph/ephrin and neuropilin 1/semaphorin 3A (Nrp1/Sema3A) in somite to neural crest signaling (Eickholt et al., 1999; Krull et al., 1997; Wang et al., 1998), mouse knockouts of these molecules failed to exhibit segm ...
Inhibition of central neurons is reduced following acoustic trauma
... The perceptual changes due specifically to central auditory plasticity following cochlear damage are still unclear, but there are at least two areas in which a relationship between changes in the auditory CNS and abnormal perception of sound have been hypothesized. The first is recruitment, the abno ...
... The perceptual changes due specifically to central auditory plasticity following cochlear damage are still unclear, but there are at least two areas in which a relationship between changes in the auditory CNS and abnormal perception of sound have been hypothesized. The first is recruitment, the abno ...
Single Nigrostriatal Dopaminergic Neurons Form Widely Spread
... covered 0.45–5.7% (mean ⫾ SD ⫽ 2.7 ⫾ 1.5%) of the total volume of the neostriatum. Furthermore, all the dopaminergic neurons innervated both striosome and matrix compartments of the neostriatum, although each neuron’s arborization tended to favor one of these compartments. Our findings demonstrate t ...
... covered 0.45–5.7% (mean ⫾ SD ⫽ 2.7 ⫾ 1.5%) of the total volume of the neostriatum. Furthermore, all the dopaminergic neurons innervated both striosome and matrix compartments of the neostriatum, although each neuron’s arborization tended to favor one of these compartments. Our findings demonstrate t ...
Dual inhibition of the dactyl opener muscle in lobster
... does not innervate the bulk of the opener muscle (Wiens, 1985; Wiens, 1989). This type of restricted innervation pattern contrasts sharply with the arrangement in the brachyuran crab species Eriphia, where CI innervates all the fibers of the dactyl opener muscle (Wiens et al., 1988). In the lobster ...
... does not innervate the bulk of the opener muscle (Wiens, 1985; Wiens, 1989). This type of restricted innervation pattern contrasts sharply with the arrangement in the brachyuran crab species Eriphia, where CI innervates all the fibers of the dactyl opener muscle (Wiens et al., 1988). In the lobster ...
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... 18. Two types of glial cells, called __________ and ___________, generate myelin. e) occipital; lobitical f) oligodendrocytes; Schwann cells Correct. These are the two types of cells that make up myelin. g) occipital; Schwann Incorrect. B is the correct answer. h) oligodendrocytes; lobitical ANS: b, ...
... 18. Two types of glial cells, called __________ and ___________, generate myelin. e) occipital; lobitical f) oligodendrocytes; Schwann cells Correct. These are the two types of cells that make up myelin. g) occipital; Schwann Incorrect. B is the correct answer. h) oligodendrocytes; lobitical ANS: b, ...
CNB12 Plus
... the Journal of Neurological Science (1994 Apr. 122[2]:140-143) postulated that methylcobalamin could increase protein synthesis and help regenerate nerves. The scientists showed that very high doses of methylcobalamin produce nerve regeneration in laboratory rats. The scientists stated that ultra-hi ...
... the Journal of Neurological Science (1994 Apr. 122[2]:140-143) postulated that methylcobalamin could increase protein synthesis and help regenerate nerves. The scientists showed that very high doses of methylcobalamin produce nerve regeneration in laboratory rats. The scientists stated that ultra-hi ...
How do dendrites take their shape?
... cyclase (SGC), the enzyme that produces cGMP, is asymmetrically localized to the apical dendrites, and seems to be necessary for dendritic attraction11. This provides a potential mechanism by which high cGMP concentrations in the dendrites and low concentrations in the axons could account for their ...
... cyclase (SGC), the enzyme that produces cGMP, is asymmetrically localized to the apical dendrites, and seems to be necessary for dendritic attraction11. This provides a potential mechanism by which high cGMP concentrations in the dendrites and low concentrations in the axons could account for their ...
kwanPNAS08
... caused by abnormal induction of BCL11B and Fezf2 or by their failed downregulation after transient expression. The latter possibility is supported by the downregulation of initially high Fezf2 expression in normal SP and L6 neurons between E14.5 and E16.5 (Fig. 1). Therefore, we examined the co-exp ...
... caused by abnormal induction of BCL11B and Fezf2 or by their failed downregulation after transient expression. The latter possibility is supported by the downregulation of initially high Fezf2 expression in normal SP and L6 neurons between E14.5 and E16.5 (Fig. 1). Therefore, we examined the co-exp ...
The Role of Spasticity in Functional Neurorehabilitation
... several hypothesis at the moment and it’s mechanism will quite possibly be discovered once they’re all put together. While it is necessary to explain the muscle spasm as much as possible, spasticity pathophysiology can be explained by two mechanisms, which are interconnected: 1 – The spinal mechanis ...
... several hypothesis at the moment and it’s mechanism will quite possibly be discovered once they’re all put together. While it is necessary to explain the muscle spasm as much as possible, spasticity pathophysiology can be explained by two mechanisms, which are interconnected: 1 – The spinal mechanis ...
Scrapie in the central nervous system
... Four related experiments were carried out. In the first key experiment, the levels of infectivity in five visual system areas were estimated by sequential assay throughout the incubation period of ME7 scrapie in a standard Sinc s7 mouse strain. The second experiment compared the replication dynamics ...
... Four related experiments were carried out. In the first key experiment, the levels of infectivity in five visual system areas were estimated by sequential assay throughout the incubation period of ME7 scrapie in a standard Sinc s7 mouse strain. The second experiment compared the replication dynamics ...
The sympathetic control of blood pressure.
... frequency of MSNA bursts is elevated in human essential hypertension (EH), several other forms of hypertension14 (such as those in obesity or obstructive sleep apnoea) and in many other pathological conditions (for example, heart failure, haemorrhage and dehydration). The increased burst frequency i ...
... frequency of MSNA bursts is elevated in human essential hypertension (EH), several other forms of hypertension14 (such as those in obesity or obstructive sleep apnoea) and in many other pathological conditions (for example, heart failure, haemorrhage and dehydration). The increased burst frequency i ...
... did not generally correlate with GFAP cleavage but instead was associated with de novo expression of vimentin. Moreover, astroglial caspase-3 cleavage was not associated with cell proliferation. These first results provided evidence for a non-traditional role of caspases in astroglial function, sugg ...
Segundo trabajo
... which activates several well-defined signaling cascades (Airaksinen and Saarma, 2002; Huang and Reichardt, 2003; Segal, 2003). The receptor tyrosine kinase Ret (Jing et al., 1996; Treanor et al., 1996; Trupp et al., 1996) is an important component in the signaling cascade activated by members of the ...
... which activates several well-defined signaling cascades (Airaksinen and Saarma, 2002; Huang and Reichardt, 2003; Segal, 2003). The receptor tyrosine kinase Ret (Jing et al., 1996; Treanor et al., 1996; Trupp et al., 1996) is an important component in the signaling cascade activated by members of the ...
Neuronal polarity: establishing and maintaining the axon initial
... B) After neuron stimulation the resting membrane potential (-60mV) increases, creating an PSP (blue line). When the PSP is high enough, at the AIS, it will reach the action potential threshold resulting in the generation of an action potential (red line). The action potential recovers quickly back t ...
... B) After neuron stimulation the resting membrane potential (-60mV) increases, creating an PSP (blue line). When the PSP is high enough, at the AIS, it will reach the action potential threshold resulting in the generation of an action potential (red line). The action potential recovers quickly back t ...
ch_12_lecture_presentation
... organization of Schwann cells along the length of the axon. Also shown are stages in the formation of a myelin sheath by a single Schwann cell along a portion of a single axon. © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. ...
... organization of Schwann cells along the length of the axon. Also shown are stages in the formation of a myelin sheath by a single Schwann cell along a portion of a single axon. © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. ...
Brainstem
... pyramids and pyramidal decussation (motor) - pyramids contain corticospinal and corticobulbar fibers -- roughly 75-90% of the corticospinal fibers decussate to the opposite side near the caudal border of the medulla form the lateral corticospinal tract --- fibers control the neck and upper extremiti ...
... pyramids and pyramidal decussation (motor) - pyramids contain corticospinal and corticobulbar fibers -- roughly 75-90% of the corticospinal fibers decussate to the opposite side near the caudal border of the medulla form the lateral corticospinal tract --- fibers control the neck and upper extremiti ...
Similarities between Severe Tinnitus and Chronic Pain
... neural plasticity that can be caused by altered balance between inhibition and excitation and by establishment of new neural pathways through opening of synapses that are normally ineffective (dormant) (Wall, 1977). Such changes in the nervous system may be more or less permanent. One strong indicat ...
... neural plasticity that can be caused by altered balance between inhibition and excitation and by establishment of new neural pathways through opening of synapses that are normally ineffective (dormant) (Wall, 1977). Such changes in the nervous system may be more or less permanent. One strong indicat ...
ANS: c, p. 42, F, LO=2.1, (1)
... b) oligodendrocytes; Schwann cells c) occipital; Schwann d) oligodendrocytes; lobitical 2. ____________neurotransmitters make it more likely that a neuron will send its message to other neurons, whereas _____________ neurotransmitters make it less likely that a neuron will send its message. a) Excit ...
... b) oligodendrocytes; Schwann cells c) occipital; Schwann d) oligodendrocytes; lobitical 2. ____________neurotransmitters make it more likely that a neuron will send its message to other neurons, whereas _____________ neurotransmitters make it less likely that a neuron will send its message. a) Excit ...
PDF Mynark - American Kinesiology Association
... Since the motoneuron acts primarily as an integrator of the excitatory and inhibitory input presented to it, changes in the output of the motoneuron with age may result not only from the structural properties of the cell itself but also from changes to the input patterns impacting upon the motoneuro ...
... Since the motoneuron acts primarily as an integrator of the excitatory and inhibitory input presented to it, changes in the output of the motoneuron with age may result not only from the structural properties of the cell itself but also from changes to the input patterns impacting upon the motoneuro ...