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Building the vertebrate neuromuscular synapse

2002; Wiley; Volume: 53; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/neu.10137

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1097-4695

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Steven J. Burden,

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Zebrafish Biomedical Research Applications

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Journal of NeurobiologyVolume 53, Issue 4 p. 501-511 Review ArticleFree Access Building the vertebrate neuromuscular synapse Steven J. Burden, Corresponding Author Steven J. Burden [email protected] Molecular Neurobiology Program, Skirball Institute, NYU Medical School, 540 First Avenue, New York City, New York 10016Molecular Neurobiology Program, Skirball Institute, NYU Medical School, 540 First Avenue, New York City, New York 10016Search for more papers by this author Steven J. Burden, Corresponding Author Steven J. Burden [email protected] Molecular Neurobiology Program, Skirball Institute, NYU Medical School, 540 First Avenue, New York City, New York 10016Molecular Neurobiology Program, Skirball Institute, NYU Medical School, 540 First Avenue, New York City, New York 10016Search for more papers by this author First published: 15 November 2002 https://doi.org/10.1002/neu.10137Citations: 103AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat REFERENCES Alroy I, Soussan L, Seger R, Yarden Y. 1999. 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