Mechanisms of respiratory innervation during embryonic development

During embryogenesis, the development of the respiratory tract is closely associated with the formation of an extensive neuronal network. While the topic of respiratory innervation is not new, and similar articles were published previously, recent studies using animal models and genetic tools are breathing new life into the field. In this review, we focus on signaling mechanisms that underlie innervation of the embryonic respiratory tract.

• Publication year

  2013

• Venue

  Organogenesis

• Publication date

  2013-05-14

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine

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  DOI 10.4161/org.24842PMID 23974176PMCID 3896590
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