Genes for Neuronal Properties Expressed in Neuroblastoma x L Cell Hybrids Neuroblastoma Hybridization, Genetic Cell Differentiation Membrane Potentials Genes L Cells (Cell Line) As part of Marshall Nirenberg's early work in neurobiology, this early article uses neuroblastoma systems to explore steps in the maturation process as well as aspects of neural function. Somatic cell hybrids are shown to possess the "neuronal property of electrically excitable membranes." The authors hope to apply these findings to promote neuronal differentiation in normal neuroblasts. The article provides evidence that "at least part of the genetic information for neuron differentiation can be functionally expressed in" hybrid cells. National Academy Press (U.S.), January 1971 National Academy Press, January 1971 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Minna, John Nelson, Phillip Peacock, John Glazer, Devera Nirenberg, Marshall W. Articles Archival Materials Text 6 pages nlm:nlmuid-101584910X209-doc 101584910X209 http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584910X209 Profiles ID: JJBBMZ English Profiles in Science