2002
Notch Signaling in the Brain: More than Just a Developmental Story
Šestan N, Rakic P. Notch Signaling in the Brain: More than Just a Developmental Story. Research And Perspectives In Alzheimer's Disease 2002, 19-40. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-55996-9_2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNotch signalingNeural developmentCell-cell interaction mechanismCell fate acquisitionCell fate decisionsEarly neural developmentDifferent signaling mechanismsVariety of speciesFate acquisitionNotch signalsCellular phenotypesNotch pathwayMolecular mechanismsSignaling mechanismApoptotic cuesNeuronal differentiationMolecular processesNervous systemAlzheimer's diseaseAdult-onset neurological disordersNeural cellsImportant playersSignalingNeurodegenerative disordersLife span
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
1978
Development of the interpeduncular nucleus in the midbrain of rhesus monkey and human
Lenn N, Halfon N, Rakic P. Development of the interpeduncular nucleus in the midbrain of rhesus monkey and human. Brain Structure And Function 1978, 152: 273-289. PMID: 418705, DOI: 10.1007/bf00350525.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInterpeduncular nucleusIPN neuronsRhesus monkeysCarnegie stages 17Histological preparationsNon-human primatesNeuronal sizeIntrauterine lifeCerebral aqueductPostmitotic cellsVentral midbrainGolgi impregnationNissl substanceDay 36Stage 17Golgi methodExperimental modelNeuronsNeuronal differentiationAutoradiographic methodAutoradiographic analysisVentricular surfaceMonkeysFinal cell divisionFetuses
1976
Differentiation of Purkinje cells and their relationship to other components of developing cerebellar cortex in man
Zecevic N, Rakic P. Differentiation of Purkinje cells and their relationship to other components of developing cerebellar cortex in man. The Journal Of Comparative Neurology 1976, 167: 27-47. PMID: 818132, DOI: 10.1002/cne.901670103.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPurkinje cellsSomatic spinesCerebellar cortexPurkinje cell somatic spinesGolgi impregnation methodFirst postnatal yearTime of birthHuman Purkinje cellsNew dendritic branchesPurkinje cell maturationBipolar somataPostnatal ageDendritic shaftsIntrauterine lifeDendritic arborsFetal weekDendritic processesPostnatal yearFetal monthCell maturationPrimate cerebellumNeuronal differentiationHuman specimensDendritic branchesBasal cell pole