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Neurites

Known as: Extrasomatic region of neuron, Appendage of neuron, neuronal cell projection 
In tissue culture, hairlike projections of neurons stimulated by growth factors and other molecules. These projections may go on to form a branched… 
National Institutes of Health

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Narrower (3)

AxonDendritesneuron projection membrane

Broader (1)

Cell appendage
Contactin 2Growth ConesMicrobiologicalNerve Fibers

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Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Human ubiquitin‐protein ligase Nedd4: expression, subcellular localization and selective interaction with ubiquitin‐conjugating enzymes
Nedd4 is a ubiquitin‐protein ligase containing a calcium/lipid‐binding domain, multiple WW domains and a C‐terminal Hect domain… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Purification, characterization and developmental expression of a brain-specific chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan, 6B4 proteoglycan/phosphacan
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Neurites can remain viable after destruction of the neuronal soma by programmed cell death (apoptosis).
During the development of the nervous system extensive programmed neuronal death occurs that is regulated by neurotrophic factors… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Beta-amyloid from Alzheimer disease brains inhibits sprouting and survival of sympathetic neurons.
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Evidence that calcium may control neurite outgrowth by regulating the stability of actin filaments
We investigated the effects of calcium removal and calcium ionophores on the behavior and ultrastructure of cultured chick dorsal… 
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Rat mesencephalic neurons in culture exhibit different morphological traits in the presence of media conditioned on mesencephalic or striatal astroglia.
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Placodal sensory neurons in culture: nodose ganglion neurons are unresponsive to NGF, lack NGF receptors but are supported by a liver-derived neurotrophic factor.
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Human laminin isolated in a nearly intact, biologically active form from placenta by limited proteolysis.
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
In vivo and in vitro differentiation of neurons and astrocytes in the rat embryo. Immunofluorescence study with neurofilament and glial filament antisera.
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Membrane properties and selective connexions of identified leech neurones in culture
1. Individual, identified neurones, dissected from the central nervous system of the leech and maintained in culture for several… 
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