axon guidance [GO_0007411]
The chemotaxis process that directs the migration of an axon growth cone to a specific target site in response to a combination of attractive and repulsive cues.
axon guidance
ID: GO_0007411
Class
The chemotaxis process that directs the migration of an axon growth cone to a specific target site in response to a combination of attractive and repulsive cues.
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Relationships
- is part of: axonogenesis
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| axon growth cone guidance | narrow synonym | |
| axon pathfinding | exact synonym | mah |
| axon chemotaxis | related synonym |
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