CP0, CP1, CP2, CP3, CP4, CP5, CP6, CP7, CP8, CP9

Type: CP0-CP6: interneuron, motor neuron, CP7-CP9: interneuron
Male Wiring Project: CP0, CP01, CP02, CP03, CP04, CP05, CP06, CP07, CP08, CP09
In Wormbase: CP0, CP1, CP2, CP3, CP4, CP5, CP6, CP7, CP8, CP9
Lineage: P2.aap, P3.aapp, P4.aapp, P5.aapp, P6.aapp, P7.aapp, P8.aapp, P9.aapp, P10.aapp, P11.aapp
Location: Ventral cord
Description: Male specific neurons. Postembr-
yonically born
Neurotransmitter/ Neuropeptide:
- Serotonin (only in CP1-CP6)
- PDF-1; pigment dispensing factor homolog (in CP7 and CP8)
(Barrios et al, 2012; Loer, 2010)
Innexin expression:
Receptor expression:
Function:







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3D reconstruction of the posterior end of CP05 neuron process. Modeled from serial section transmission electron micrographs (ssTEMs). See CP05 in male wiring project. Click on the arrow to start the video, click on the expand icon on the bottom right to expand the video. Created by Steve Cook.

 
 

3D reconstruction of the posterior end of CP06 neuron process. Modeled from serial section transmission electron micrographs (ssTEMs). See CP06 in male wiring project. Click on the arrow to start the video, click on the expand icon on the bottom right to expand the video. Created by Steve Cook.

 
 
 

3D reconstruction of the posterior end of CP08 neuron process. Modeled from serial section transmission electron micrographs (ssTEMs). See CP08 in male wiring project. Click on the arrow to start the video, click on the expand icon on the bottom right to expand the video. Created by Steve Cook.

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