2009
Exocyst is involved in polarized cell migration and cerebral cortical development
Letinic K, Sebastian R, Toomre D, Rakic P. Exocyst is involved in polarized cell migration and cerebral cortical development. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2009, 106: 11342-11347. PMID: 19549839, PMCID: PMC2708724, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0904244106.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell migrationDelivery of vesiclesNeuronal migrationVesicle tetheringExocyst complexMembrane trafficExocytic pathwayProtein complexesExocytic processExocystSpatial regulationEmbryonic developmentVesicle exocytosisSecretory vesiclesPlasma membraneTIRF microscopyPostmitotic cellsCortical neuronal migrationProper developmentCerebral cortical developmentWound assaysExocytosisVesiclesMembraneCells
1998
Orchestration of neuronal migration by activity of ion channels, neurotransmitter receptors, and intracellular Ca2+ fluctuations
Komuro H, Rakic P. Orchestration of neuronal migration by activity of ion channels, neurotransmitter receptors, and intracellular Ca2+ fluctuations. Developmental Neurobiology 1998, 37: 110-130. PMID: 9777736, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-4695(199810)37:1<110::aid-neu9>3.0.co;2-c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGranule cellsNeurotransmitter receptorsGranule cell movementN-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) subtypeN-type Ca2Different cortical layersIon channelsAcute cerebellar slicesFrequency of Ca2Local cellular milieuPhase of Ca2Position-specific changesVoltage-gated ion channelsGlutamate receptorsSpecific ion channelsCerebellar slicesIntracellular Ca2Transient Ca2Cortical layersReceptor activityNeuronal migrationReceptorsPlasmalemmal surfaceLocal environmental cuesCell migration
1997
Developmental expression, pattern of distribution, and effect on cell aggregation implicate a neuron‐glial junctional domain protein in neuronal migration
Cameron R, Ruffin J, Cho N, Cameron P, Rakic P. Developmental expression, pattern of distribution, and effect on cell aggregation implicate a neuron‐glial junctional domain protein in neuronal migration. The Journal Of Comparative Neurology 1997, 387: 467-488. PMID: 9373008, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1096-9861(19971103)387:4<467::aid-cne1>3.0.co;2-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRadial glial cellsGlial cellsRadial glial cell processesGlial cell processesMultiple brain regionsNeuronal cell migrationAstrocyte-astrocyteSubventricular zoneImmunofluorescent localization studiesAstroglial cellsNeuron-neuronCerebellar astrocytesBrain regionsMorphologic featuresNeuronal migrationMonoclonal antibodiesImmunoreactivityAntibodiesNeuronsAstrocytesCell migrationPresent studyDevelopmental expressionPattern of distributionCell migration processesRole of GGF/neuregulin signaling in interactions between migrating neurons and radial glia in the developing cerebral cortex.
Anton E, Marchionni M, Lee K, Rakic P. Role of GGF/neuregulin signaling in interactions between migrating neurons and radial glia in the developing cerebral cortex. Development 1997, 124: 3501-10. PMID: 9342043, DOI: 10.1242/dev.124.18.3501.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCarrier ProteinsCell CommunicationCell MovementCerebral CortexCulture TechniquesFatty Acid-Binding Protein 7Fatty Acid-Binding ProteinsGlycoproteinsNerve Growth FactorsNerve Tissue ProteinsNeuregulinsNeurogliaNeuronsRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReceptor, ErbB-2Receptors, Nerve Growth FactorSignal TransductionConceptsRadial glial developmentRadial glial cellsBrain lipid-binding proteinCerebral cortexGlial cellsNeuronal migrationGlial developmentRadial glial cell functionGlial growth factorGlial cell functionRadial glial fibersRadial glial fiber systemNeuronal cell migrationCortical neuronsGlial interactionsRadial gliaGlial fibersGlial moleculesCortexNeuronsGrowth factorErbB2 receptorCell functionDependent mannerCell migration
1995
The role of receptor/channel activity in neuronal cell migration
Rakic P, Komuro H. The role of receptor/channel activity in neuronal cell migration. Developmental Neurobiology 1995, 26: 299-315. PMID: 7775964, DOI: 10.1002/neu.480260303.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeuronal cell migrationCell migrationIon channelsLocal cellular milieuSpecific ion channelsCell motilityCytoskeletal proteinsConfocal laser microscopyCellular milieuPostmitotic neuronsSecond messengerCellular mechanismsChannel activityLaser microscopyMotilitySynaptic connectionsExplant culturesEarly interactionsCellsFluorescent indicatorProteinMessengerMigrationPrior formationCarbocyanine dyeDynamics of granule cell migration: a confocal microscopic study in acute cerebellar slice preparations
Komuro H, Rakic P. Dynamics of granule cell migration: a confocal microscopic study in acute cerebellar slice preparations. Journal Of Neuroscience 1995, 15: 1110-1120. PMID: 7869087, PMCID: PMC6577849, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.15-02-01110.1995.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell movementCell migrationPlasma membraneShort stationary phaseCerebellar slice preparationGranule cell migrationMolecular mechanismsMembrane flowConfocal microscopic studiesIndividual cellsNeuronal migrationConfocal microscopyCytological aspectsDil crystalsCellsMembraneBergmann glial fibersGranule cellsMigrationMicrons/hrOld micePostnatal lifeConsiderable variationAcute cerebellar slice preparationStationary phase
1994
Identification of membrane proteins that comprise the plasmalemmal junction between migrating neurons and radial glial cells
Cameron R, Rakic P. Identification of membrane proteins that comprise the plasmalemmal junction between migrating neurons and radial glial cells. Journal Of Neuroscience 1994, 14: 3139-3155. PMID: 8182462, PMCID: PMC6577439, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.14-05-03139.1994.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRadial glial cellsGlial cellsMembrane proteinsCell-cell recognitionFocal adhesion plaquesApparent molecular massRadial glial cell processesNeuronal cell migrationCerebellar glial cellsActin cytoskeletonGlial cell processesMicrotubule cytoskeletonNon-neural tissuesSurface microdomainsMembrane polypeptidesIndividual proteinsAdhesion plaquesProcess-bearing astrocytesIntact microtubulesAdult stageMolecular massCell migrationMigration eventsIntegrin subunitsJunctional complexes
1993
Modulation of Neuronal Migration by NMDA Receptors
Komuro H, Rakic P. Modulation of Neuronal Migration by NMDA Receptors. Science 1993, 260: 95-97. PMID: 8096653, DOI: 10.1126/science.8096653.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNMDA receptorsN-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) subtypeEndogenous extracellular glutamateCell migrationNMDA receptor activityElimination of synapsesApplication of glycineSynaptic contactsSlice preparationExtracellular glutamateGlutamate receptorsSpecific antagonistGranule cellsReceptor activityNeuronal migrationNeuronal differentiationReceptorsMouse cerebellumEarly roleBlockadeAntagonistCerebellumSubtypesNeuronsBrain
1992
Selective Role of N-Type Calcium Channels in Neuronal Migration
Komuro H, Rakic P. Selective Role of N-Type Calcium Channels in Neuronal Migration. Science 1992, 257: 806-809. PMID: 1323145, DOI: 10.1126/science.1323145.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsN-type calcium channelsCalcium channelsNeuronal migrationT-type calcium channelsCerebellar slice preparationGranule cell migrationImmature neuronsSelective blockadeSlice preparationPostmitotic granule cellsAdult brainGranule cellsSynaptic circuitsNeurotransmitter releasePotassium channelsPlasmalemmal surfaceIncubation mediumCell migrationSelective roleLaser scanning confocal microscopeScanning confocal microscopeBlockadeSpecific developmental roleNeuronsBrain
1990
Principles of neural cell migration
Rakic P. Principles of neural cell migration. Cellular And Molecular Life Sciences 1990, 46: 882-891. PMID: 2209797, DOI: 10.1007/bf01939380.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNervous systemMammalian central nervous systemClasses of neuronsCentral nervous systemNeural cell migrationAdult nervous systemCell migrationNeuronal cell migrationImmature neuronsBrain abnormalitiesSynaptic connectivityFinal mitotic divisionMolecular cuesNeuronsDistant structuresProliferative centersNeuron positionCell-cell interactionsCell morphologyCongenitalAbnormalitiesBrain
1981
The site of origin and route and rate of migration of neurons to the hippocampal region of the rhesus monkey
Nowakowski R, Rakic P. The site of origin and route and rate of migration of neurons to the hippocampal region of the rhesus monkey. The Journal Of Comparative Neurology 1981, 196: 129-154. PMID: 7204662, DOI: 10.1002/cne.901960110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMicrometers/daySite of originVentricular zoneDentate gyrusHippocampal regionParahippocampal formationRhesus monkeysLateral cerebral ventricleMajority of neuronsLamina principalis externaDistinct cytoarchitectonic areasCerebral ventricleCortical plateSubventricular zoneAdjacent neocortexHippocampal formationMedial wallCytoarchitectonic areasNeuronsAnalysis of specimensThymidine autoradiographyProliferative zoneCell migrationGyrusLonger intervals