Axon Guidance

Synonyms

Axon Pathfinding

Axonal Pathfinding

Neural Guidance

Neural Pathfinding

Neurite Guidance

Neuronal Guidance

Neuronal Pathfinding

Pathfinding, Axon

The mechanism by which a neuronal process outgrows toward a target led by the GROWTH CONE. Local guidance cues are provided by cell surface proteins that act on the growing axon.