LysoPtdGlc Controls the Positioning of Sensory Neurons (IMAGE)

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LysoPtdGlc Controls the Positioning of Sensory Neurons

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After 45 minutes, a nociceptive (pain-sensing) neuron has been guided to the right after being repelled away from the LysoPtdGlc gradient (top). In contrast, a proprioceptive (position-sensing) neuron continues on a straight course (bottom).

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