Statements (23)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
motor neuron
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gptkbp:associatedWith |
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
spinal muscular atrophy |
gptkbp:axon_projection |
peripheral nerves
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gptkbp:axon_type |
large diameter, myelinated
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gptkbp:cell_body_location |
ventral horn of spinal cord
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gptkbp:effect_of_lesion |
hypotonia
muscle atrophy muscle weakness fasciculations areflexia |
gptkbp:function |
innervate extrafusal muscle fibers
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
alpha motor neurons
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gptkbp:location |
anterior horn of spinal cord
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gptkbp:neurotransmitter |
gptkb:acetylcholine
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gptkbp:receivesInputFrom |
upper motor neurons
sensory neurons interneurons |
gptkbp:role |
initiate muscle contraction
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gptkbp:synapse |
neuromuscular junction
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gptkbp:target |
gptkb:skeletal_muscle
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:ventral_horn
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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