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ArticleBiophysical journal2018

Modeling the Axon as an Active Partner with the Growth Cone in Axonal Elongation.

Rijk de Rooij, Ellen Kuhl, Kyle E Miller

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Article in Biophysical journal, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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12 citing papers in PubMed.

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  7. Mathematical models of neuronal growth.Biomechanics and modeling in mechanobiology · 2022
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  8. Manipulation of Axonal Outgrowth via Exogenous Low Forces.International journal of molecular sciences · 2020
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  10. Axonal cytomechanics in neuronal development.Journal of biosciences · 2020
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  12. An Integrated Cytoskeletal Model of Neurite Outgrowth.Frontiers in cellular neuroscience · 2018
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Rijk de RooijDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California.
Ellen KuhlDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California.
Kyle E MillerDepartment of Integrative Biology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. Electronic address: kmiller@msu.edu.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Forces generated by the growth cone are vital for the proper development of the axon and thus brain function. Although recent experiments show that forces are generated along the axon, it is unknown whether the axon plays a direct role in controlling growth cone advance. Here, we use analytic and finite element modeling of microtubule dynamics and the activity of the molecular motors myosin and dynein to investigate mechanical force balance along the length of the axon and its effects on axonal outgrowth. Our modeling indicates that the paradoxical effects of stabilizing microtubules and the consequences of microtubule disassembly on axonal outgrowth can be explained by changes in the passive and active mechanical properties of axons. Our findings suggest that a full understanding of growth cone motility requires a consideration of the mechanical contributions of the axon. Our study not only has potential applications during neurodevelopment but might also help identify strategies to manipulate and promote axonal regrowth to treat neurodegeneration.

Indexed as

Mechanical PhenomenaModels, NeurologicalActinsAxonsBiomechanical PhenomenaCytoskeletonDyneinsGrowth ConesMicrotubulesMyosinstau ProteinsViscosityActinsDyneinsMyosinstau Proteins

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PMID30309611
PMCPMC6224630

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