Phenomena and Processes

Axon Guidance

The mechanism by which a neuronal process outgrows toward a target led by the GROWTH CONE. Local guidance cues are provided by cell surface proteins that act on the growing axon.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The mechanism by which a neuronal process outgrows toward a target led by the GROWTH CONE. Local guidance cues are provided by cell surface proteins that act on the growing axon.

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8 entry terms
  • Axon Pathfinding
  • Axonal Pathfinding
  • Neural Guidance
  • Neural Pathfinding
  • Neurite Guidance
  • Neuronal Guidance
  • Neuronal Pathfinding
  • Pathfinding, Axon

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Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2017

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Previous Indexing

  • Axons (1979-2016)
  • Neurites (1991-2016)
  • Neurons (1978-2016)

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  1. G04.152w.912w.750.500w
  2. G07.345.500w.325w.377w.687w.750.750w
  3. G08.686.784w.170w.450w.500w.750.750w
  4. G11.561.620w.750.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Axon Guidance. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000071437. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000071437
  2. Axon Guidance. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axon_guidance
  3. Axon Guidance. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2034716