Alterations of neocortical pyramidal neurons: turning points in the genesis of mental retardation

• Main Authors: Alberto eGranato (Author), Andrea eDe Giorgio (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Frontiers Media S.A., 2014-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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Pyramidal neurons represent the majority of neocortical cells and their involvement in cognitive functions is decisive. Therefore, they are the most obvious target of developmental disorders characterized by mental retardation. Genetic and non-genetic forms of intellectual disability share a few bas...