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Inflammation Promotes a Conversion of Astrocytes into Neural Progenitor Cells via NF-κB Activation.
Molecular neurobiology - 1 Oct 2016
Gabel Sebastien, Koncina Eric, Dorban Gauthier, Heurtaux Tony, Birck Cindy, Glaab Enrico, Michelucci Alessandro, Heuschling Paul, Grandbarbe Luc
Abstract excerpt
Brain inflammation, a common feature in neurodegenerative diseases, is a complex series of events, which can be detrimental and even lead to neuronal death. Nonetheless, several studies suggest that inflammatory signals are also positively influencing neural cell proliferation, survival, migration, and differentiation. Recently, correlative studies suggested that astrocytes are able to dedifferentiate upon injury...
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