2009
Selective reduction of neuron number and volume of the mediodorsal nucleus of the thalamus in macaques following irradiation at early gestational ages
Selemon LD, Begović A, Rakic P. Selective reduction of neuron number and volume of the mediodorsal nucleus of the thalamus in macaques following irradiation at early gestational ages. The Journal Of Comparative Neurology 2009, 515: 454-464. PMID: 19459221, PMCID: PMC2716797, DOI: 10.1002/cne.22078.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Development of Layer I Neurons in the Primate Cerebral Cortex
Zecevic N, Rakic P. Development of Layer I Neurons in the Primate Cerebral Cortex. Journal Of Neuroscience 2001, 21: 5607-5619. PMID: 11466432, PMCID: PMC6762645, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.21-15-05607.2001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCerebral cortexLayer ILayer I cellsLayer I neuronsPrimate cerebral cortexCajal-Retzius cellsSubpial granular layerGABAergic neuronsGABAergic interneuronsCortical plateI neuronsGanglionic eminenceMacaque monkeysPial surfaceOlfactory primordiumI cellsNeuronsMonth periodLong gestationGranular layerCortexUltrastructural analysisCorticogenesisCellsPrimatesProgrammed Cell Death of Developing Mammalian Neurons after Genetic Deletion of Caspases
Oppenheim R, Flavell R, Vinsant S, Prevette D, Kuan C, Rakic P. Programmed Cell Death of Developing Mammalian Neurons after Genetic Deletion of Caspases. Journal Of Neuroscience 2001, 21: 4752-4760. PMID: 11425902, PMCID: PMC6762357, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.21-13-04752.2001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCell deathGenetic deletionExtensive cytoplasmic vacuolizationPro-apoptotic proteasesCaspase familySpecific caspasesChromatin condensationNonapoptotic pathwaysPostmitotic neuronsCaspase-9Mammalian neuronsCell typesDeath processSpecific perturbationsCaspase-3Altered morphologyCaspasesNuclear changesKey membersDeletionUTP nickCytoplasmic vacuolizationElectron microscopic levelTerminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated biotinylated UTP nickNeuronal populations
1999
Contact-Dependent Inhibition of Cortical Neurite Growth Mediated by Notch Signaling
Šestan N, Artavanis-Tsakonas S, Rakic P. Contact-Dependent Inhibition of Cortical Neurite Growth Mediated by Notch Signaling. Science 1999, 286: 741-746. PMID: 10531053, DOI: 10.1126/science.286.5440.741.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsCell CommunicationCell CountCell DifferentiationCell MovementCell NucleusCell SizeCells, CulturedCerebral CortexContact InhibitionHumansLigandsMembrane ProteinsMiceMitosisNeuritesNeuronsProtein Structure, TertiaryReceptor, Notch1Receptor, Notch2Receptors, Cell SurfaceSignal TransductionTranscription FactorsTranscriptional ActivationUp-RegulationConceptsNeurite growthMouse cerebral cortexCapacity of neuronsCortical neurite growthStudy of neuronsInhibition of NotchCerebral cortexNotch signalingCortical neuronsNotch activityMature neuronsInterneuronal contactsRetraction of neuritesHigh Notch activityNeuronsNeuronal growthNeuritesContact-dependent inhibitionExuberant growthNeurite extensionNotch receptorsInhibitionLow Notch activitySignalingActivity
1997
Radiation‐induced, lamina‐specific deletion of neurons in the primate visual cortex
Algan O, Rakic P. Radiation‐induced, lamina‐specific deletion of neurons in the primate visual cortex. The Journal Of Comparative Neurology 1997, 381: 335-352. PMID: 9133572, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1096-9861(19970512)381:3<335::aid-cne6>3.0.co;2-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLateral geniculate nucleusArea 17Primate visual cortexVisual cortexLow dosesCortical layersArea 17/18 borderEmbryonic day 80Period of corticogenesisSuperficial cortical layersOnset of corticogenesisComputer-aided morphometryMacaque monkey brainSpecific cell classesMultiple dosesCortical cytoarchitectureGeniculate nucleusCortical developmentLaminar positionSpecific neuronal classesCortical thicknessPrimate brainMonkey brainCytoarchitectonic featuresHigh doses
1996
Numerical relationship between neurons in the lateral geniculate nucleus and primary visual cortex in macaque monkeys
Suner I, Rakic P. Numerical relationship between neurons in the lateral geniculate nucleus and primary visual cortex in macaque monkeys. Visual Neuroscience 1996, 13: 585-590. PMID: 8782386, DOI: 10.1017/s0952523800008269.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLateral geniculate nucleusArea 17Primary visual cortexGeniculate nucleusVisual cortexThree-dimensional counting methodTotal neuron numberNormal rhesus monkeysVisual centersCerebral hemispheresMacaque monkeysRhesus monkeysNeuron numberNeuronsNumber of neuronsRight sideCortexTotal populationMonkeysMultiple factorsSame side
1990
Cytological and quantitative characteristics of four cerebral commissures in the rhesus monkey
Lamantia A, Rakic P. Cytological and quantitative characteristics of four cerebral commissures in the rhesus monkey. The Journal Of Comparative Neurology 1990, 291: 520-537. PMID: 2329189, DOI: 10.1002/cne.902910404.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlial fibrillary acidic proteinAnterior commissureCorpus callosumHippocampal commissureTelencephalic commissuresCerebral commissureNeocortical commissuresUnmyelinated axonsRhesus monkeysNumber of axonsPrimary sensory cortexGFAP-positive cellsFibrillary acidic proteinLarge myelinated axonsQuantitative electron microscopic analysisClasses of axonsNumerous desmosomal junctionsAdult rhesus monkeysAxonal compositionOpposite cerebralNeurons projectAssociation projectionsUnmyelinated fibersAxonal fasciclesGlia cells
1989
Changes in synaptic density in motor cortex of rhesus monkey during fetal and postnatal life
Zecevic N, Bourgeois J, Rakic P. Changes in synaptic density in motor cortex of rhesus monkey during fetal and postnatal life. Brain Research 1989, 50: 11-32. PMID: 2582602, DOI: 10.1016/0165-3806(89)90124-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgingAnimalsCell CountEmbryonic and Fetal DevelopmentMacacaMacaca mulattaMotor CortexSynapsesConceptsMotor cortexSynaptic densityCortical plateRhesus monkeysDensity of synapsesTransient subplate zonePrimate motor cortexSecond postnatal monthTime of birthVolume of neuropilMicrons 3Non-human primatesSubplate zoneSymmetric synapsesAsymmetric synapsesDendritic shaftsSynaptic contactsLaminar distributionFirst synapsePostnatal monthDendritic spinesPostnatal lifeSynaptic connectionsAdult levelsCortex
1988
Three‐dimensional counting: An accurate and direct method to estimate numbers of cells in sectioned material
Williams R, Rakic P. Three‐dimensional counting: An accurate and direct method to estimate numbers of cells in sectioned material. The Journal Of Comparative Neurology 1988, 278: 344-352. PMID: 3216047, DOI: 10.1002/cne.902780305.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchElimination of neurons from the rhesus monkey's lateral geniculate nucleus during development
Williams R, Rakic P. Elimination of neurons from the rhesus monkey's lateral geniculate nucleus during development. The Journal Of Comparative Neurology 1988, 272: 424-436. PMID: 3417894, DOI: 10.1002/cne.902720310.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLateral geniculate nucleusGeniculate nucleusDorsal lateral geniculate nucleusDepletion of neuronsElimination of neuronsDays of gestationOcular dominance columnsMonkey lateral geniculate nucleusEmbryonic day 60Geniculocortical connectionsGeniculate neuronsDegenerating neuronsVideo-enhanced differential interference contrast opticsMagnocellular partNeuron eliminationRetinal axonsParvicellular partRetinal cellsRhesus monkeysDay 60Left sideNeuronsNumber of neuronsMiddle thirdDegenerating cells
1982
The development and modifiability of the cerebral cortex. Overview.
Rakic P, Goldman-Rakic P. The development and modifiability of the cerebral cortex. Overview. Neurosciences Research Program Bulletin 1982, 20: 433-8. PMID: 6289184.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1981
The total number, time of origin and kinetics of proliferation of neurons comprising the deep cerebellar nuclei in the rhesus monkey
Gould B, Rakic P. The total number, time of origin and kinetics of proliferation of neurons comprising the deep cerebellar nuclei in the rhesus monkey. Experimental Brain Research 1981, 44: 195-206. PMID: 7286107, DOI: 10.1007/bf00237341.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgingAnimalsAutoradiographyCell CountCell DivisionCerebellar NucleiFetusMacaca mulattaNeuronsThymidineConceptsCerebellar nucleiPosterior interposed nucleusDeep nucleiSmall neuronsDentate nucleusFastigial nucleusRhesus monkeysInterposed nucleusCessation of neurogenesisGenesis of neuronsPostnatal rhesus monkeysIntermediate time courseDay gestation periodDeep cerebellar nucleiPostnatal ageCerebellar cortexAxonal connectionsOld monkeysNeuron populationsKinetics of proliferationNeuronsAutoradiographic methodTotal numberNeurogenesisPeak of proliferationThe time of origin of neurons in the hippocampal region of the rhesus monkey
Rakic P, Nowakowski R. The time of origin of neurons in the hippocampal region of the rhesus monkey. The Journal Of Comparative Neurology 1981, 196: 99-128. PMID: 7204668, DOI: 10.1002/cne.901960109.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHippocampal regionArea CA2Entorhinal areaArea CA1Fascia dentataGranule cellsRhesus monkeysFirst postnatal monthProduction of neuronsEmbryonic day 33Parasubicular neuronsHippocampal neurogenesisDentate gyrusArea CA4Stratum pyramidalePyramidal cellsPostnatal monthArea CA3Last neuronsHippocampal subdivisionsCell originParahippocampal formationHistological dataDay 33Neurons