Does glial-derived neurotrophic factor modulate enteric neuronal survival and proliferation through neuropeptide Y?
We demonstrate that NPY acts as an autocrine neurotrophic factor for enteric neurons.
There are ongoing socio-communicative and pragmatic language difficulties in children with congenital VI at school age, despite their good intellectual abilities and advanced linguistic skills. Further research is required to unpack the underlying causes and factors maintaining this vulnerability in such children.