Neural development. A 'LIM code' for motor neurons?

Curr Biol. 1995 May 1;5(5):491-5. doi: 10.1016/s0960-9822(95)00100-x.

Abstract

Combinatorial expression of LIM homeobox genes in subsets of embryonic motor neurons defines early stages in the topographic and functional organization of the spinal cord motor columns.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental*
  • Genes, Homeobox*
  • Homeodomain Proteins / genetics
  • Homeodomain Proteins / physiology
  • Models, Biological
  • Motor Neurons / physiology*
  • Spinal Cord / cytology
  • Spinal Cord / embryology

Substances

  • Homeodomain Proteins