The ventricular zone is a region in the brain where new brain cells, called neurons, are formed. It serves as a kind of "nursery" for these cells, which then migrate to different areas of the brain to carry out various functions. Full definition
Green is electroporated neuroblasts born in the sub ventricular zone that migrated into the olfactory bulb. (sciencedaily.com)
The dorsal region spontaneously developed three layers along the dorsal - ventral axis: the ventricular zone, a Purkinje - cell precursor zone, and a rhombic lip zone. (sciencedaily.com)
HTT modulates mitotic spindle orientation and cell fate in mouse cortical progenitors from the ventricular zone. (istem.eu)