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Axon Stretch Growth: The Mechanotransduction of Neuronal Growth
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August 10, 2011
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A unique tissue engineering method was developed to elongate numerous nerve fibers in culture by recapitulating axon stretch growth; a form of nervous system growth whereby nerves elongate in conjunction with growth of the enlarging body.
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Loverde, J. R., Tolentino, R. E., Pfister, B. J. Axon Stretch Growth: The Mechanotransduction of Neuronal Growth. J. Vis. Exp. (54), e2753, doi:10.3791/2753 (2011).
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