Schwann cells migrate along axons in the absence of GDNF signaling

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During development neural crest derived Schwann Cell (SC) precursors migrate to nerve trunks and populate nascent nerves. Axonal ensheathment by SC is a prerequisite for normal nerve function and the integrity of myelinated as well a...

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Main Authors: Heermann Stephan, Spittau Björn, Zajzon Katalin, Schwab Markus H, Krieglstein Kerstin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/13/92