Neural Development Part IINeural Development in Model Systems

Content: 
Contributors
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Edited by
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Copyright page
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List of Contributors
Pages ix-x

Preface
Page xi
R. Kevin Hunt

chapter 1 Introduction to Techniques in Developmental Electrobiology Original Research Article
Pages 1-30
Birgit Rose, John Barrett

chapter 2 Migration and Differentiation of Neural Crest Cells Original Research Article
Pages 31-85
Nicole Le Douarin

chapter 3 Development of Specific Synaptic Networks in Organotypic CNS Tissue Cultures Original Research Article
Pages 87-115
Stanley M. Crain

chapter 4 Differentiation of Excitable Membranes Original Research Article
Pages 117-164
Robert L. DeHaan

chapter 5 Regulation of the Elongating Nerve Fiber Original Research Article
Pages 165-206
Randal N. Johnston, Norman K. Wessells

chapter 6 Nerve Growth Factors and Control of Nerve Growth Original Research Article
Pages 207-252
Silvio Varon, Ruben Adler

chapter 7 Requirements For the Formation and Maintenance of Neuromuscular Connections Original Research Article
Pages 253-281
Terje Lϕmo, Jan K.S. Jansen

chapter 8 Colony Culture of Neural Cells as a Method for the Study of Cell Lineages in the Developing Cns: The Astrocyte Cell Lineage Original Research Article
Pages 283-304
S. Fedoroff, L.C. Doering

chapter 9 Glia Maturation Factor Original Research Article
Pages 305-322
Ramon Lim

chapter 10 Molecular and Lectin Probe Analyses of Neuronal Differentiation Original Research Article
Pages 323-348
S. Denis-Donini, G. Augusti-Tocco

chapter 11 Cellular Metaplasia or Transdifferentiaton as a Model for Retinal Cell Differentiation Original Research Article
Pages 349-380
T.S. Okada

chapter 12 Rna Sequence Complexity in Central Nervous System Development and Plasticity Original Research Article
Pages 381-397
Lawrence D. Grouse, Bruce K. Schrier, Carol H. Letendre, Phillip G. Nelson

Index
Pages 399-403