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Probing the locomotor conundrum : descending the 'V' interneuron ladder

Stepien, A. E. and Arber, S.. (2008) Probing the locomotor conundrum : descending the 'V' interneuron ladder. Neuron, Vol. 60, H. 1. pp. 1-4.

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Abstract

The assembly of neuronal circuits involved in locomotor control in the mammalian spinal cord is influenced by genetic programs specifying four ventral (V) interneuron populations (V0-V3). In this issue of Neuron, Crone et al. and Zhang et al. make use of genetic tools to map connectivity patterns and to abolish the function of V2a and V3 interneurons. The absence of V2a interneurons reveals defects in left-right alternation during locomotion, whereas ablation of either V2a or V3 interneurons leads to disturbances in the precision and reliability of the motor output.
Faculties and Departments:05 Faculty of Science > Departement Biozentrum > Neurobiology > Cell Biology (Arber)
UniBasel Contributors:Arber, Silvia
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Cell Press
ISSN:0896-6273
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
Last Modified:22 Mar 2012 14:20
Deposited On:22 Mar 2012 13:21

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