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.
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