Brn-1 and Brn-2 share crucial roles in the production and positioning of mouse neocortical neurons

AUTOR(ES)

Sugitani, Yoshinobu

FONTE

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

RESUMO

Formation of highly organized neocortical structure depends on the production and correct placement of the appropriate number and types of neurons. POU homeodomain proteins Brn-1 and Brn-2 are coexpressed in the developing neocortex, both in the late precursor cells and in the migrating neurons. Here we show that double disruption of both Brn-1 and Brn-2 genes in mice leads to abnormal formation of the neocortex with dramatically reduced production of layer IV–II neurons and defective migration of neurons unable to express mDab1. These data indicate that Brn-1 and Brn-2 share roles in the production and positioning of neocortical neuron development.

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