Genetic factors determining the functional organization of neural circuits controlling rhythmic movements
Breathe, Walk and Chew: The Neural Challenge: Part I. 2010-01-01; : 39-46
DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-444-53613-6.00003-4
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1. Prog Brain Res. 2010;187:39-46. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-53613-6.00003-4.
Genetic factors determining the functional organization of neural circuits
controlling rhythmic movements the murine embryonic parafacial rhythm generator.
Champagnat J(1), Thoby-Brisson M, Fortin G.
Author information:
(1)Neurobiologie et Développement, UPR 3294, C.N.R.S., IFR 144 Neuro-Sud Paris,
France.
In mammals, fetal movements governed by central pattern generators are essential
for the development of adaptive behaviors such as breathing, walking, and
chewing, which are vital after birth. Combining targeted mutations and genetic
fate mapping can help to define the molecular determinants that control the
development of these central pattern generators. In this chapter, recent results
are presented on the embryonic parafacial (e-pF) rhythm generator, one of the two
oscillators involved in controlling the breathing behavior and chemosensitive
responsiveness.
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DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-444-53613-6.00003-4
PMID: 21111199 [Indexed for MEDLINE]