Plasticity in the developing visual system.
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.
Pizzorusso
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Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, Italy.
Maffei
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D000818:Animals; D009414:Nerve Growth Factors / Q000502:physiology; D009473:Neuronal Plasticity / Q000502:physiology*; D051381:Rats; D014793:Visual Cortex / Q000502:physiology*
D009414:Nerve Growth Factors