Locus Coeruleus - ț̢
Bluish region in the superior angle of the fourth ventricle floor, corresponding to melanin-like pigmented nerve cells which lie lateral to the ponto-mesencephalic central gray (griseum centrale). It is also known as nucleus pigmentosus pontis.
Synonyms : Locus Caeruleus, Locus Ceruleus, Nucleus Pigmentosus Pontis, Pontis, Nucleus Pigmentosus
Locus Control Region - ț̢
A regulatory region first identified in the human beta-globin locus but subsequently found in other loci. The region is believed to regulate GENETIC TRANSCRIPTION by opening and remodeling CHROMATIN structure. It may also have ENHANCER activity.
Synonyms : Control Region, Locus, Control Regions, Locus, Locus Control Regions, Region, Locus Control, Regions, Locus Control
Locusta migratoria - ț̢
A species of migratory Old World locusts, in the family ACRIDIDAE, that are important pests in Africa and Asia.