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Stromal cell-derived factor-1 and hepatocyte growth factor guide axon projections to the extraocular muscles.
Developmental neurobiology - 1 Jul 2010
Lerner Oleg, Davenport Dominic, Patel Priya, Psatha Maria, Lieberam Ivo, Guthrie Sarah
Abstract excerpt
Vertebrate eye movements depend on the co-ordinated function of six extraocular muscles that are innervated by the oculomotor, trochlear, and abducens nerves. Here, we show that the diffusible factors, stromal cell-derived factor-1 (SDF-1) and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), guide the development of these axon projections. SDF-1 is expressed in the mesenchyme around the oculomotor nerve exit point, and oculomotor...
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