The lack of Emx2 causes impairment of Reelin signaling and defects of neuronal migration in the developing cerebral cortex.

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Neocorticogenesis in mice homozygous for an Emx2 null allele is the topic of this article. The development of both main components of neocortex, primordial plexiform layer derivatives and cortical plate, was analyzed, paying special attention to radial migration of neurons forming the cortical plate. The products of the Reelin gene, normally playing a key role in orchestrating radial migration of these neurons,...

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