chemoattraction of branchiomotor axon

Term ID

GO:0021792

Synonyms

positive chemotaxis of branchiomotor axon

Definition

The process in which a branchiomotor neuron growth cone is directed to a specific target site in response to an attractive chemical signal. Branchiomotor neurons are located in the hindbrain and innervate branchial arch-derived muscles that control jaw movements, facial expression, the larynx, and the pharynx. 14699587

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is part of: branchiomotor neuron axon guidance

branchiomotor neuron axon guidance Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: chemoattraction of axon positive chemotaxis

chemoattraction of axon positive chemotaxis Show first 5 Terms
has subtype: chemoattraction of branchiomotor neuron axon in branchial arch mesenchyme chemoattraction of branchiomotor neuron axon in neural tube

chemoattraction of branchiomotor neuron axon in branchial arch mesenchyme chemoattraction of branchiomotor neuron axon in neural tube Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes