Retinal neurogenesis

A unique feature of humans is the complexity of our central nervous system. A fully functional brain requires that billions of neurons make specific contacts in a highly coordinated way, an issue that is still not well understood. The neural retina constitutes an excellent system with which to analy...

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Main Authors: Centanin, Lázaro (Author) , Wittbrodt, Joachim (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 2014
In: Development
Year: 2014, Volume: 141, Issue: 2, Pages: 241-244
ISSN:1477-9129
DOI:10.1242/dev.083642
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/dev.083642
Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: http://dev.biologists.org/content/141/2/241
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Author Notes:Lázaro Centanin and Joachim Wittbrodt
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Summary:A unique feature of humans is the complexity of our central nervous system. A fully functional brain requires that billions of neurons make specific contacts in a highly coordinated way, an issue that is still not well understood. The neural retina constitutes an excellent system with which to analyze key aspects of neurogenesis and circuit formation in the central nervous system. Here, we provide an overview of retinal neurogenesis in vertebrates and discuss implications of the developmental mechanisms involved for regenerative therapy approaches.
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ISSN:1477-9129
DOI:10.1242/dev.083642