title: Plasticity in the developing visual system.
abstract: A long series of studies beginning with the pioneering experiments of Wiesel and Hubel [1] has shown that correct visual experience is crucial for the development of the visual system. Recent results suggest that neurotrophic factors of the nerve growth factor family might have a relevant role in mediating the effects of visual experience on the developing visual system.
authors.affiliation: Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, Italy.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Pizzorusso
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Maffei
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D009414:Nerve Growth Factors / Q000502:physiology; D009473:Neuronal Plasticity / Q000502:physiology*; D051381:Rats; D014793:Visual Cortex / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D009414:Nerve Growth Factors