The biophysics of neuronal growth
Franze K, Guck J (2010)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2010
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Book Volume: 73
Article Number: 094601
Journal Issue: 9
DOI: 10.1088/0034-4885/73/9/094601
Abstract
For a long time, neuroscience has focused on biochemical, molecular biological and electrophysiological aspects of neuronal physiology and pathology. However, there is a growing body of evidence indicating the importance of physical stimuli for neuronal growth and development. In this review we briefly summarize the historical background of neurobiophysics and give an overview over the current understanding of neuronal growth from a physics perspective. We show how biophysics has so far contributed to a better understanding of neuronal growth and discuss current inconsistencies. Finally, we speculate how biophysics may contribute to the successful treatment of lesions to the central nervous system, which have been considered incurable until very recently. © 2010 IOP Publishing Ltd.
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APA:
Franze, K., & Guck, J. (2010). The biophysics of neuronal growth. Reports on Progress in Physics, 73(9). https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0034-4885/73/9/094601
MLA:
Franze, Kristian, and Jochen Guck. "The biophysics of neuronal growth." Reports on Progress in Physics 73.9 (2010).
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