Synaptic profiles during neurite extension, refinement and retraction in the developing cochlea

Synaptic profiles during neurite extension, refinement and retraction in the developing cochlea

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During development, excess synapses form between the central and peripheral nervous systems that are then eliminated to achieve correct connectivity. In the peripheral auditory system, the developing type I spiral ganglion afferent f...

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Main Authors: Huang Lin-Chien, Barclay Meagan, Lee Kevin, Peter Saša, Housley Gary D, Thorne Peter R, Montgomery Johanna M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Neural Development
Subjects:
Cochlea
Synapse
Glutamate receptors
Synaptic ribbons
Hair cells
Spiral ganglion
Online Access:http://www.neuraldevelopment.com/content/7/1/38

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