Workshop Conference on Growth Factors in the Nervous System Held in Kent, United Kingdom on 24-16 March 1986,
Abstract
The purpose of this small, focused workshop-conference was to bring together scientists engaged in research on growth factors in the nervous system. Mitogenic and nonmitogenic growth factors are critically important in nervous system function and maintenance. In addition to the role these factors play in neuronal development and function they appear to be crucial to nerve regeneration and wound healing, an area of interest to the Navy. The number of growth and neurotropic factors identified in the brain has increased greatly during the past few years. As most groups use different systems for factor analysis, this conference was designed to critically assess potential similarities between growth factors and to provide a forum for discussions of the current state of this area of research as well as future prospects for research. Appendices 1 and 2 provide a list of participants and the scientific program respectively. The Scientific program was divided into four sessions: (1) glial growth factors, (2) neurotropic factors, (3) nonprotein factors, (4) factors affecting nerve growth in muscle.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 10, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA168937
Entities
People
- Claire E. Zomzely-neurath
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research