For the appropriate development of the CNS a number of important basic requirements must be achieved. For example, the appropriate haemopoeitic cells must differentiate into specific cells (either neurons or glia) and any axons must extend to appropriate positions in order to form synapses. Development of the CNS is a complex process and complete coordination is required to facilitate the correct procedure of cell differentiation and the establishment of the correct intracellular connections. A range of neurotrophic factors regulate these interactions including FGF, nerve growth factor, laminin, brain derived neurotrophic factor and neurotrophin 3. | For the appropriate development of the CNS a number of important basic requirements must be achieved. For example, the appropriate haemopoeitic cells must differentiate into specific cells (either neurons or glia) and any axons must extend to appropriate positions in order to form synapses. Development of the CNS is a complex process and complete coordination is required to facilitate the correct procedure of cell differentiation and the establishment of the correct intracellular connections. A range of neurotrophic factors regulate these interactions including FGF, nerve growth factor, laminin, brain derived neurotrophic factor and neurotrophin 3. |