Target type: biologicalprocess
The process that gives rise to the cerebellar Purkinje cell layer. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. The Purkinje cell layer lies just underneath the molecular layer of the cerebellar cortex. It contains the neuronal cell bodies of the Purkinje cells that are arranged side by side in a single layer. Candelabrum interneurons are vertically oriented between the Purkinje cells. Purkinje neurons are inhibitory and provide the output of the cerebellar cortex through axons that project into the white matter. Extensive dendritic trees from the Purkinje cells extend upward in a single plane into the molecular layer where they synapse with parallel fibers of granule cells. [GO_REF:0000021, GOC:cls, GOC:dgh, GOC:dph, GOC:jid, ISBN:0838580343]
The cerebellar Purkinje cell layer, a critical component of the cerebellum responsible for motor coordination and learning, undergoes a complex developmental process. This process involves the intricate interplay of multiple cellular types, signaling pathways, and molecular cues.
The formation of the Purkinje cell layer begins with the migration of Purkinje cell progenitors from the ventricular zone of the developing cerebellum to their final destination in the external granular layer (EGL). This migration is guided by a combination of cell-cell interactions, radial glial fibers, and chemoattractants such as netrin-1.
Once in the EGL, Purkinje cell progenitors undergo extensive proliferation, forming a densely packed layer. As they mature, they differentiate into post-mitotic Purkinje cells, characterized by their distinctive dendritic arborization and synaptic connections with other cerebellar neurons.
Simultaneously, granule cell precursors, generated in the ventricular zone, migrate through the Purkinje cell layer towards the internal granular layer (IGL). This migration is facilitated by the guidance cues provided by Purkinje cells and their dendrites.
The interaction between Purkinje cells and granule cells is crucial for the formation of cerebellar circuitry. Purkinje cells extend their dendrites towards the IGL, forming elaborate dendritic arbors that receive input from granule cells. These synaptic connections are essential for cerebellar function.
As the Purkinje cell layer matures, the EGL gradually disappears, and the Purkinje cells become organized into a single, well-defined layer. This organization is influenced by the interplay of molecular cues, including Shh and Wnt signaling pathways, which regulate cell proliferation, differentiation, and migration.
The formation of the Purkinje cell layer is a tightly regulated process involving a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors. Disruptions in this process can lead to cerebellar malformations and neurological disorders, highlighting the importance of understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying Purkinje cell development.'
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Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
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Lysosomal acid glucosylceramidase | A lysosomal acid glucosylceramidase that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P04062] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
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ambroxol | Ambroxol: A metabolite of BROMHEXINE that stimulates mucociliary action and clears the air passages in the respiratory tract. It is usually administered as the hydrochloride. | aromatic amine | |
beta-glucono-1,5-lactone | beta-glucono-1,5-lactone: structure D-glucono-1,5-lactone : An aldono-1,5-lactone obtained from D-gluconic acid. | aldono-1,5-lactone; gluconolactone | animal metabolite; mouse metabolite |
1-deoxynojirimycin | 1-deoxy-nojirimycin: structure in first source duvoglustat : An optically active form of 2-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol having 2R,3R,4R,5S-configuration. | 2-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol; piperidine alkaloid | anti-HIV agent; anti-obesity agent; bacterial metabolite; EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor; hepatoprotective agent; hypoglycemic agent; plant metabolite |
miglustat | miglustat : A hydroxypiperidine that is deoxynojirimycin in which the amino hydrogen is replaced by a butyl group. miglustat: a glucosylceramide synthase inhibitor | piperidines; tertiary amino compound | anti-HIV agent; EC 2.4.1.80 (ceramide glucosyltransferase) inhibitor |
n-phenylphthalimide | N-phenylphthalimide: structure given in first source | ||
N-Benzylphthalimide | isoindoles | ||
1-(10h-phenothiazin-2-yl)ethanone | 1-(10H-phenothiazin-2-yl)ethanone: structure in first source | phenothiazines | |
mor-14 | N-methyldeoxynojirimycin: glucosidase inhibitor | hydroxypiperidine; piperidine alkaloid; tertiary amino compound | anti-HIV agent; cardioprotective agent; EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor; plant metabolite |
1,2,3,4-tetrahydroxy-nor-tropane | calystegine B(2): RN given for (2-endo,3-exo,4-endo)-isomer; structure in first source | ||
homonojirimycin | homonojirimycin: inhibits alpha-glucosidase; RN given for (2R-(2alpha,3alpha,4beta,5alpha,6beta))-isomer; structure in first source | ||
cyclophellitol | cyclophellitol: structure given in first source; isolated from Phellinus sp. | ||
calystegine a3 | calystegine A3: also inhibits beta-xylosidase; structure in first source | ||
miglitol | piperidines | ||
isofagomine | piperidines | ||
n-nonyl-1-deoxynojirimycin | N-nonyldeoxynojirimycin : A hydroxypiperidine that is deoxynojirimycin (duvoglustat) in which the amino hydrogen is replaced by a nonyl group. | hydroxypiperidine; tertiary amino compound | antiviral agent; EC 3.2.1.20 (alpha-glucosidase) inhibitor; EC 3.2.1.45 (glucosylceramidase) inhibitor |
1-(1-benzimidazolyl)-3-(1-cyclohex-3-enylmethoxy)-2-propanol | benzimidazoles | ||
2-(2-phenylethylthio)-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid | aromatic carboxylic acid; pyridines | ||
4-(2-furanylmethyl)-3-(phenylmethyl)-1H-1,2,4-triazole-5-thione | benzenes | ||
2-[[4-(4-chloroanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | dialkylarylamine; tertiary amino compound | ||
4-(benzenesulfonamido)-N-(5-ethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)benzamide | sulfonamide | ||
tamoxifen | stilbenoid; tertiary amino compound | angiogenesis inhibitor; antineoplastic agent; bone density conservation agent; EC 1.2.3.1 (aldehyde oxidase) inhibitor; EC 2.7.11.13 (protein kinase C) inhibitor; estrogen antagonist; estrogen receptor antagonist; estrogen receptor modulator | |
4-oxido-3-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-4a,5,6,7,8,8a-hexahydroquinoxalin-1-ium 1-oxide | aromatic ether | ||
2-[[4-(3-methylanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | dialkylarylamine; tertiary amino compound | ||
N-(1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)-2-(pyridin-3-yl)quinazolin-4-amine | N-(1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)-2-(pyridin-3-yl)quinazolin-4-amine : A member of the class of quinazolines that is quinazoline which is substituted by a pyridin-3-yl group and a (1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)nitrilo group at positions 2 and 4, respectively. | aromatic amine; piperidines; pyridines; quinazolines; secondary amino compound; tertiary amino compound | |
N-[4-methyl-2-(4-morpholinyl)-6-quinolinyl]cyclohexanecarboxamide | aminoquinoline | ||
n-(5-adamantane-1-yl-methoxy-pentyl)deoxynojirimycin | |||
ogt2378 | sinbaglustat: an antineopl agent; structure in first source | ||
nnc 26-9100 | NNC 26-9100: structure in first source | aminopyridine | |
2-[[4-[2-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxy]anilino]-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | aromatic ether | ||
2-[[4-(5-chloro-2-methoxyanilino)-6-(1-piperidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | methoxybenzenes; substituted aniline | ||
2-[[4-(4-methylanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | dialkylarylamine; tertiary amino compound | ||
2-[[4-(2-chloroanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | dialkylarylamine; tertiary amino compound | ||
2-[[4-(2-methoxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | methoxybenzenes; substituted aniline | ||
2-[[4-(3-methoxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | methoxybenzenes; substituted aniline | ||
2-[[4-(4-methoxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | methoxybenzenes; substituted aniline | ||
2-[[4-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]phenol | dialkylarylamine; tertiary amino compound | ||
2-[[4-(2-phenoxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | aromatic ether | ||
2-[[4-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-6-[2-(trifluoromethoxy)anilino]-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | aromatic ether | ||
2-[[4-(5-chloro-2-ethoxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | aromatic ether | ||
2-[[4-(5-chloro-2-propan-2-yloxyanilino)-6-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]amino]ethanol | aromatic ether |