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The Neurogenic Potential of Astrocytes Is Regulated by Inflammatory Signals.
Molecular neurobiology - 1 Aug 2016
Michelucci Alessandro, Bithell Angela, Burney Matthew J, Johnston Caroline E, Wong Kee-Yew, Teng Siaw-Wei, Desai Jyaysi, Gumbleton Nigel, Anderson Gregory, Stanton Lawrence W, Williams Brenda P, Buckley Noel J
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Although the adult brain contains neural stem cells (NSCs) that generate new neurons throughout life, these astrocyte-like populations are restricted to two discrete niches. Despite their terminally differentiated phenotype, adult parenchymal astrocytes can re-acquire NSC-like characteristics following injury, and as such, these 'reactive' astrocytes offer an alternative source of cells for central nervous system...
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