Selective regulation of nerve growth factor expression in developing cutaneous tissue by early sensory innervation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the developing vertebrate peripheral nervous system, the survival of sympathetic neurons and the majority of sensory neurons depends on a supply of nerve growth factor (NGF) from tissues they innervate. Although neurotrophic theor...

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Main Authors: Vizard Tom N, Spori Bodo, Wyatt Sean L, Davies Alun M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Neural Development
Online Access:http://www.neuraldevelopment.com/content/6/1/18