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ventral cerebrospinal fluid contacting neuron

Term ID
ZFA:0007121
Synonyms
  • KA 2
  • ventral CSF-cN
  • ventral CSF-cNs
Definition
A cerebrospinal fluid contacting neuron that originates form p3 progenitor domain. The apical extension of ventral CSF-cNs are more compact than that of dorsal CSF-cNs. Ventral CSF-cNs synapse with CaP motor neurons and project onto CoPA sensory interneurons. Ventral CSF-cNs respond to longitudinal contractions of the spinal cord. Frequently called KA" neurons. (1)
Appears at
Segmentation:1-4 somites (10.33h-11.66h)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
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