LEADER 03065nam 2200433z- 450 001 9910136817203321 005 20210211 035 $a(CKB)3710000000631044 035 $a(oapen)https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/53954 035 $a(oapen)doab53954 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000000631044 100 $a20202102d2016 |y 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurmn|---annan 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 00$aMorphogens in the wiring of the nervous system 210 $cFrontiers Media SA$d2016 215 $a1 online resource (238 p.) 225 1 $aFrontiers Research Topics 311 08$a2-88919-781-6 330 $aNeuronal function relies on the establishment of proper connections between neurons and their target cells during development. This basic statement involves several cellular processes, such as neuronal differentiation, the polarized outgrowth of axons and dendrites from differentiated neurons, and the pathfinding of axons towards target cells. The subsequent recognition of complementary synaptic partners finally triggers the formation, maturation, and maintenance of functional synapses. Morphogens are secreted signaling molecules commanding tissue patterning and cell identity during early embryonic development. Remarkably, growing evidence over the last years arising from different invertebrate and vertebrate model organisms has shown that, after cell fate has been established, morphogens also control the precise wiring and function in the developing and mature nervous system. Accordingly, dysfunctions of the signaling pathways activated by these molecules contribute to synaptic disassembly and altered function in diseases affecting the nervous system. We consider it timely to bring together cumulative evidence pointing to crucial roles for signaling activated by different morphogens in the establishment of precise contacts between neurons and their synaptic partners. Therefore, this research topic issue combines review and research articles aimed to cover the functional relevance of such morphogens on the different steps involved in synaptic assembly and function. Diverse model systems of physiological or pathological conditions have been included, as well as different cellular, biochemical and molecular approaches. Altogether, they contribute in different and complementary ways to build a holistic view of the roles that early development morphogens play during the assembly, maintenance and/or regeneration of functional synapses. 606 $aNeurosciences$2bicssc 610 $aBMP 610 $aMorphogens 610 $aNervous System 610 $aneurodegeneration 610 $aNeurogenesis 610 $aShh 610 $asynapse 610 $aWnt 615 7$aNeurosciences 700 $aNelson Osses$4auth$01309752 702 $aJuan Pablo Henriquez$4auth 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910136817203321 996 $aMorphogens in the wiring of the nervous system$93029560 997 $aUNINA