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Ectopic expression in the giant fiber system of Drosophila reveals distinct roles for roundabout (Robo), Robo2, and Robo3 in dendritic guidance and synaptic connectivity.
The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience - 15 Apr 2002
Godenschwege Tanja A, Simpson Julie H, Shan Xiaoliang, Bashaw Greg J, Goodman Corey S, Murphey Rodney K
Abstract excerpt
The Roundabout (Robo) receptors have been intensively studied for their role in regulating axon guidance in the embryonic nervous system, whereas a role in dendritic guidance has not been explored. In the adult giant fiber system of Drosophila, we have revealed that ectopic Robo expression can regulate the growth and guidance of specific motor neuron dendrites, whereas Robo2 and Robo3 have no effect. We also show...
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