The cytoskeleton and neurite initiation

• Published in: Bioarchitecture Vol. 3; no. 4; p. 86
• Main Author: Flynn, Kevin C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.07.2013
• Subjects: Actins - metabolism; Animals; Cytoskeleton - metabolism; Humans; Morphogenesis; Neurites - metabolism; Neurons - cytology; Neurons - metabolism

Neurons begin their life as simple spheres, but can ultimately assume an elaborate morphology with numerous, highly arborized dendrites, and long axons. This is achieved via an astounding developmental progression which is dependent upon regulated assembly and dynamics of the cellular cytoskeleton....