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Dynein branches out

Individual neurons form specific elaborate dendritic structures that receive presynaptic information. The pattern of dendritic branching is regulated by the microtubule-associated motor protein dynein, which is responsible for the transport of essential endosomes and other organelles into the dendrites.

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Figure 1: Dynein is required for elaboration of the dendritic tree by regulating the transport of organelles.

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Tear, G. Dynein branches out. Nat Cell Biol 10, 1131–1132 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncb1008-1131

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