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