Browsing Theses and Dissertations (MU) by Thesis Advisor "Chandrasekhar, Anand, 1965-"
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Cellular behaviors regulating tangential migration of facial branchiomotor neurons in the zebrafish embryo
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)Development of the nervous system is characterized by intricate processes like neuronal migration, axon outgrowth and guidance and synaptic connections to their targets. These processes involve navigation of the migrating ... -
Differential roles for hedgehog signaling in motor neuron development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)Induction of neurons in the correct number and location is essential for the proper development and function of a nervous system. Signaling mediated by the Hedgehog (Hh) family of secreted proteins plays a vital role in ... -
Functional outcome and self-perceived overall health status following surgery to remove primary brain tumor
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Impaired functional abilities, especially those associated with ambulation and standing balance, are common sequelae of brain tumors. A majority of research regarding the effectiveness of surgery in treating individuals ... -
Role of transmembrane protein strabismus in motor neuron migration in the zebrafish hindbrain
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Nervous system development involves extensive cell migration, causing immature neurons to move from proliferative zones to specific locations to generate functional circuits. Defective in neuronal migration can cause severe ... -
The role of Wnt/planar cell polarity signaling in mouse facial branchiomotor neuron migration
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Neuronal migration is essential for the formation of distinct neural layers and functional neural networks in the developing central nervous system. As a model, we study the caudal migration of facial branchiomotor neurons ... -
Role of WntPlanar cell polarity genes in migration of facial branchiomotor neurons
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)During brain development, newborn neurons must migrate to precise locations in order to establish functional circuitry. Defective neuronal migration underlies several human brain disorders. The facial branchiomotor (FBM) ... -
Roles for the adhension molecule Contactin2 in the development and function of neural circuits in zebrafish
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Neuronal migration and axon guidance are critical developmental processes that are essential for establishing functional neural circuits underlying complex cognitive and motor functions. Precise neuronal migration and axon ...