University of California: Scientists Discover 'Entirely Unanticipated' Role of Protein Netrin1 in Spinal Cord Development
November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of California issued the following news release:
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Known for its axon guidance properties, new research suggests protein is critical in guiding neural development
Key takeaways
* UCLA researchers have uncovered a surprising new role for netrin1, a crucial protein in neural development, as a regulator that limits bone morphogenetic protein signaling in the developing spinal cord.
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Known for its axon guidance properties, new research suggests protein is critical in guiding neural development
Key takeaways
* UCLA researchers have uncovered a surprising new role for netrin1, a crucial protein in neural development, as a regulator that limits bone morphogenetic protein signaling in the developing spinal cord.