Down syndrome cell adhesion molecule and its functions in neural development

The nervous system is a complex network with many types of neurons and numerous synaptic connections.The present knowledge on how neurons recognize specific targets and form such an intricate network is still limited.The Down syndrome cell adhesion molecule （DSCAM） belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily and contributes to defects in the central nervous system in Down syndrome patients.DSCAM plays important roles in neural development,including dendritic patterning and self-avoidance,axon guidance and branching,axon target recognition and synaptic formation.However,the functional mechanisms and the underlying signaling pathways are still largely unknown.Here the functions of DSCAM in neural development were reviewed.Future research for better understanding DSCAM function and the relevance of DSCAM to human diseases was also discussed.

医学遗传学微信小程序的交互设计实践

随着移动设备的普及,移动互联网技术正在深刻地改变着人们的学习理念和学习方式。医学遗传学是一门连接基础医学与临床医学的桥梁学科,具有较强的理论性和实践性。为了有效地增强课堂互动,提高学习兴趣,本文设计开发了一款人类染色体核型分析微信小程序,从小程序设计方案、实现过程和满意度调查等方面对其进行全面总结,旨在为小程序在教学工作中的普及应用提供参考依据。