Title
WNTs tune up the neuromuscular junction
Academic Program
Neuroscience
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Neurobiology; Budnik Lab; Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience Program
Publication Date
2009-9
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
Abstract
Although WNTs have been long thought of as regulators of cell fate, recent studies highlight their involvement in crucial aspects of synaptic development in the nervous system. Particularly compelling are recent studies of the neuromuscular junction in nematodes, insects, fish and mammals. These studies place WNTs as major determinants of synapse differentiation and neurotransmitter receptor clustering.
DOI of Published Version
10.1038/nrn2681
Source
Nat Rev Neurosci. 2009 Sep;10(9):627-34. Link to article on publisher's site
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Nature reviews. Neuroscience
Related Resources
PubMed ID
19693027
Repository Citation
Korkut C, Budnik V. (2009). WNTs tune up the neuromuscular junction. GSBS Student Publications. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn2681. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/gsbs_sp/1711