Lack of FGF-2-LMW is most feasible for misdevelopment of the nigrostriatal system.
FGF-2-deficient mice showed increased volume of the dopaminergic forebrain target.
Blocking the canonical FGFR mimics enlarged forebrain innervation in explants.
FGFR-mediated ERK activation is responsible for adequate forebrain innervation.