neurite

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neurite (plural neurites)

(neuroanatomy) Any projection from the body of a neuron; either a dendrite or an axon

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Activation of PI3K results in the production of phosphatidylinositol (3,4,5)-trisphosphate (PtdIns) which can cause significant elongation of a neurite, converting it into an axon. Source: Internet

PMGS asymmetrically distributes to the tip of the neurite that is destined to become the future axon. citation Intracellular signaling During axonal development, the activity of PI3K is increased at the tip of destined axon. Source: Internet

Edelman theorized that cell proliferation, cell migration, cell death, neuron arbor distribution, and neurite branching are also governed by similar selective processes. Source: Internet

PGMS concentration and f-actin content are inversely correlated; when PGMS becomes enriched at the tip of a neurite, its f-actin content is substantially decreased. Source: Internet

The complex is bound by a motor protein and is transported to the target location (neurite extension) along the cytoskeleton. Source: Internet

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