Planar cell polarity signaling in neural development

Fadel Tissir*, André M. Goffinet

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Planar cell polarity (PCP), the organization of cell sheets in the tangential plane, is regulated by a set of 'corer' PCP genes. Over the last few years, evidence has accumulated that PCP signaling is important for brain development and function. PCP signaling in the neuroepithelium and otic placode controls neural tube closure, the organization of inner ear sensory cells and probably neural stem cell divisions. PCP signaling also acts in postmitotic neurons, and regulates neuronal migration, axon guidance as well as neuronal maturation and survival. Although several key players in PCP signaling have been identified, their mechanisms of action remain elusive, particularly in the nervous system.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)572-577
Number of pages6
JournalCurrent Opinion in Neurobiology
Volume20
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2010
Externally publishedYes

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