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Axon Guidance MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Axon Guidance
Tree Number(s)
G04.152.912.750.500
G07.345.500.325.377.687.750.750
G08.686.784.170.450.500.750.750
G11.561.620.750.500
Unique ID
D000071437
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000071437
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Axon Pathfinding
Axonal Pathfinding
Neural Guidance
Neural Pathfinding
Neurite Guidance
Neuronal Guidance
Neuronal Pathfinding
Previous Indexing
Axons (1979-2016)
Neurites (1991-2016)
Neurons (1978-2016)
See Also
Axon Fasciculation
Growth Cones
Public MeSH Note
2017
History Note
2017
Date Established
2017/01/01
Date of Entry
2016/07/08
Revision Date
2016/05/31
Axon Guidance Preferred
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