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Axonal Outgrowth Signaling

Meaning

Axonal outgrowth signaling refers to the complex cascade of molecular communications that directs the development, elongation, and guidance of an axon, the long slender projection of a nerve cell. This crucial neurodevelopmental process is fundamental for establishing functional neural circuits within the central and peripheral nervous systems. Understanding these signals is vital in the context of neuroplasticity and recovery following neurological injury.