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Alan Ernst Ph.D. 2001 Thesis Title: Refinement of Axonal Connections in Developing Brain: Insight into Molecular Mechanisms Advisor: Steve McLoon

Thesis Publications:

Ernst AF, Gallo G, Letourneau PC, McLoon SC. (2000) Stabilization of growing retinal axons by the combined signaling of nitric oxide and brain-derived neurotrophic factor. J Neurosci. 20:1458-1469.

Ernst AF, Jurney WM, McLoon SC (1998) Mechanisms involved in development of retinotectal connections: roles of Eph receptor tyrosine kinases, NMDA receptors and nitric oxide. Prog Brain Res. 118:115-131.

Other Publications:

Gallo G, Ernst AF , McLoon SC, Letourneau PC. Transient PKA activity is required for initiation but not maintenance of BDNF-mediated protection from nitric oxide-induced growth-cone collapse. J Neurosci. 2002 Jun 15;22(12):5016-23.

Ernst AF , Wu HH, El-Fakahany EE, McLoon SC. NMDA receptor-mediated refinement of a transient retinotectal projection during development requires nitric oxide. J Neurosci. 1999 Jan 1;19(1):229-35.