Table 2.
Expression of classic cadherins in the different motor neuron pools.
| MMC | lmM | lmL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cdh2 | - | - | - |
| Cdh4 | - | - | - |
| Cdh6 | + | ++* | +++ |
| Cdh7 | - | +* | +++* |
| Cdh8 | + | ++ | ++ |
| Cdh9 | ++ | +* | ++ |
| Cdh11 | - | - | - |
| Cdh12 | - | +++ | - |
| Cdh18 | - | + | + |
| Cdh20 | - | ++* | +* |
-, negative; +, weak expression; ++, moderate expression; +++, strong expression; * indicates that the cadherin is partially expressed in the motor neuron pool (for example, Cdh6 is moderately and partially expressed in the medial lm). Abbreviations: Cdh, cadherin; LM, lateral motor neuron pool; lmL, lateral lm; lmM, medial lm; MM, medial motor neuron pool.