Motoneuron Wnts regulate neuromuscular junction development
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Wnts contribute to neuromuscular junction formation through distinct signaling pathways
Understanding the developmental steps shaping the formation of the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) connecting motoneurons to skeletal muscle fibers, is critical. Wnt morphogens are key players in the formation of this specialized peripheral synapse. Yet, the individual and collaborative functions of Wnts as well as their downstream pathways remain poorly understood at the NMJ. Here, we demonstrate...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: eLife
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2050-084X
DOI: 10.7554/elife.34625