Sox10-dependent neural crest origin of olfactory microvillous neurons in zebrafish

The sense of smell in vertebrates is detected by specialized sensory neurons derived from the peripheral nervous system. Classically, it has been presumed that the olfactory placode forms all olfactory sensory neurons. In contrast, we show that the cranial neural crest is the primary source of micro...

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Main Authors: Ankur Saxena, Brian N Peng, Marianne E Bronner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2013-03-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/00336