Multiciliated ependymal cells: an update on biology and pathology in the adult brain

AMR Groh, YL Song, F Tea, B Lu, S Huynh… - Acta …, 2024 - Springer
Mature multiciliated ependymal cells line the cerebral ventricles where they form a partial
barrier between the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and brain parenchyma and regulate local CSF …

Neural stem cell niche and adult neurogenesis

Y Li, W Guo - The Neuroscientist, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Adult neurogenesis is a process that generates new and functional neurons from neural
stem cells (NSCs) in a specialized neurogenic niche throughout life. Misregulated …

CCN1 interacts with integrins to regulate intestinal stem cell proliferation and differentiation

JH Won, JS Choi, JI Jun - Nature Communications, 2022 - nature.com
Intestinal stem cells (ISCs) at the crypt base contribute to intestinal homeostasis through a
balance between self-renewal and differentiation. However, the molecular mechanisms …

Assessing the role of ependymal and vascular cells as sources of extracellular cues regulating the mouse ventricular-subventricular zone neurogenic niche

S Quaresima, A Istiaq, H Jono, E Cacci… - Frontiers in Cell and …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Neurogenesis persists in selected regions of the adult mouse brain; among them, the
ventricular-subventricular zone (V-SVZ) of the lateral ventricles represents a major …

CCN–Hippo YAP signaling in vision and its role in neuronal, glial and vascular cell function and behavior

B Chaqour - Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling, 2023 - Springer
The retina is a highly specialized tissue composed of a network of neurons, glia, and
vascular and epithelial cells; all working together to coordinate and transduce visual signals …

Gut brain interaction theory reveals gut microbiota mediated neurogenesis and traditional Chinese medicine research strategies

C Zhang, P Xue, H Zhang, C Tan, S Zhao… - Frontiers in Cellular …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Adult neurogenesis is the process of differentiation of neural stem cells (NSCs) into neurons
and glial cells in certain areas of the adult brain. Defects in neurogenesis can lead to …

The matricellular protein Drosophila Cellular Communication Network Factor is required for synaptic transmission and female fertility

E Catudio Garrett, AM Bielawski, E Ruchti, LM Sherer… - Genetics, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Within the extracellular matrix, matricellular proteins are dynamically expressed
nonstructural proteins that interact with cell surface receptors, growth factors, and proteases …

The pathological potential of ependymal cells in mild traumatic brain injury

DG Nelles, LN Hazrati - Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a common neurological condition affecting millions of
individuals worldwide. Although the pathology of mTBI is not fully understood, ependymal …

Adult neurogenesis research in China

X Luo, M Xu, W Guo - Development, Growth & Differentiation, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Neural stem cells are multipotent stem cells that generate functional newborn neurons
through a process called neurogenesis. Neurogenesis in the adult brain is tightly regulated …

[HTML][HTML] Addressing the Effect of Exercise on Glial Cells: Focus on Ependymal Cells

G Maugeri, A Amato, G Evola, V D'Agata… - Journal of Integrative …, 2024 - imrpress.com
A growing body of research highlights the positive impact of regular physical activity on
improving physical and mental health. On the other hand, physical inactivity is one of the …