Potential mechanisms of mutations that affect neuronal migration in man and mouse

Curr Opin Genet Dev. 2000 Jun;10(3):270-4. doi: 10.1016/s0959-437x(00)00076-9.

Abstract

Mutations in the genes that encode filamin-1, Lis1 and doublecortin are responsible for X-linked lissencephaly in man, whereas mutations in the genes that encode Cdk5, its activator p35 and the reelin-signaling pathway disturb migration and architectonic development in mice. To understand the action of genes that control neuronal migration and the phenotype of corresponding defects, it might be as important to consider the positioning of the nucleus as it is to consider the guidance of the leading process.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • 1-Alkyl-2-acetylglycerophosphocholine Esterase
  • Animals
  • Brain / abnormalities*
  • Congenital Abnormalities / genetics*
  • Contractile Proteins / genetics
  • Doublecortin Domain Proteins
  • Doublecortin Protein
  • Filamins
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Microfilament Proteins / genetics
  • Microtubule-Associated Proteins / genetics
  • Mutation*
  • Neurons / physiology*
  • Neuropeptides / genetics
  • Reelin Protein
  • X Chromosome

Substances

  • Contractile Proteins
  • Dcx protein, mouse
  • Doublecortin Domain Proteins
  • Doublecortin Protein
  • Filamins
  • Microfilament Proteins
  • Microtubule-Associated Proteins
  • Neuropeptides
  • Reelin Protein
  • 1-Alkyl-2-acetylglycerophosphocholine Esterase
  • PAFAH1B1 protein, human
  • Pafah1b1 protein, mouse
  • RELN protein, human
  • Reln protein, mouse