Ernsberger group

Development of Nerve Cells and Generation of Neuronal Diversity

Ernsberger Pb

Uwe Ernsberger

Department of Neuroanatomy
Institut for Anatomy and Cell Biology
Interdisciplinary center for Neurosciences
INF 307
69120 Heidelberg
Germany

Phone:  +49-6221-548344
Fax:  +49-6221-545604
Email:  uwe.ernsberger@urz.uni-heidelberg.de
Website:  http://www.izn.uni-hd.de/

Research Summary:

To understand how population-specific and general neuronal properties are acquired during neuronal development, we analyze the expression of genes coding for neurotransmitter synthesizing enzymes and synaptic proteins. In sympathetic ganglia growth factors from the BMP family induce early wide-spread expression of both classes of genes. GDNF-family ligands are later involved in the differentiation of neuronal sub-types.

Structure of the Group:

Group Leader: Uwe Ernsberger

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Latest Revision: 2013-10-08
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