NMDA Receptor Characterization of Lectin Positive Stem Cells in the Developing Chick Optic Tectum
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Date of Award
Summer 2012
Abstract
The optic tectum is an important structure in the central nervous system and is responsible for directing responses to spatial points related to body position in response to visual input from the retina. Within the optic tectum reside radial glia which function as progenitor cells and physically guide migrating neurons during tectal development. While these cells are known to be identifiable by tomato lectin staining, little is known about glial NMDA receptor function in during embryonic development of the tectum.
Advisor
Michael Hanna
Subject Categories
Biology | Life Sciences
Recommended Citation
Martin, Richard Allen, "NMDA Receptor Characterization of Lectin Positive Stem Cells in the Developing Chick Optic Tectum" (2012). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 201.
https://digitalcommons.tamuc.edu/etd/201
