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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Edward J. Calabrese, Vittorio Calabrese, Gaurav Dhawan, Rachna Kapoor, James Giordano
Summary: The paper provides a detailed analysis of hormetic dose responses in neural stem cells (NSCs) and their implications for enhancing cell proliferation, differentiation, and resilience to inflammatory stresses. Various agents, including dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, endogenous ligands, environmental contaminants, and physical agents, were found to induce hormetic dose responses in NSCs, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for neurological injury and disease.
FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Jakub Cervenka, Jirina Tyleckova, Helena Kupcova Skalnikova, Katerina Vodickova Kepkova, Ievgeniia Poliakh, Ivona Valekova, Lucie Pfeiferova, Michal Kolar, Michaela Vaskovicova, Tereza Pankova, Petr Vodicka
Summary: Cell therapies offer hope in treating neurodegenerative diseases and spinal cord injuries by promoting functional neural circuit reconstruction and slowing disease progression. Comprehensive characterization of cells before transplantation is crucial for safety, as it can prevent risks such as tumorous growth due to undifferentiated cell proliferation.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
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Cell & Tissue Engineering
Filipa F. Ribeiro, Filipa Ferreira, Rui S. Rodrigues, Rita Soares, Diogo M. Pedro, Marta Duarte-Samartinho, Rita I. Aroeira, Elisabete Ferreiro, Jorge Valero, Susana Sola, Helena Mira, Ana M. Sebastiao, Sara Xapelli
Summary: The activation of A(2A) receptors promotes neural stem cell self-renewal, protects committed neuronal cells from cell death, and increases the density of immature and mature neuronal cells. Furthermore, the endogenous activation of A(2A) receptors is essential for BDNF-mediated cell proliferation and neuronal differentiation.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Xiaojiang Liu, Yiqiu Cui, Jun Li, Cheng Guan, Shu Cai, Jinrong Ding, Jianhong Shen, Yixiang Guan
Summary: PTEN inhibitor bpv(pic) promotes the proliferation and differentiation of NSCs into neurons by regulating the expression and phosphorylation of the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Cell Biology
Yiting Fan, Jinshi Li, Bo Fang
Summary: The survival and differentiation of NSCs under hypoxic conditions are influenced by various factors, including oxygen concentration, duration, tolerance threshold, and tissue source. Hypoxia can promote NSCs proliferation and differentiation through the regulation of multiple molecular pathways. Transplantation of exogenous NSCs and hypoxic preconditioning have protective effects on ischemic or anoxic organs and potential clinical applications.
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kourosh Negintaji, Amir Ghanbari, Mohsen Frozanfar, Mojtaba Jafarinia, Kazem Zibara
Summary: The present study aimed to investigate the role of pregnenolone on NSC proliferation and differentiation. The results showed that low doses of pregnenolone enhanced the differentiation of NSCs into mature oligodendrocytes, while higher doses increased the differentiation into neurons. These findings are important for understanding the mechanism of action of pregnenolone in neurodevelopment.
NEUROCHEMISTRY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Michelle Vanessa Kamga Kapchoup, Juergen Hescheler, Filomain Nguemo
Summary: Hydroxychloroquine (HDQ) has been widely studied for its potential use in the treatment and prevention of COVID-19. This antimalarial drug has shown beneficial effects on stem cell proliferation and cardiomyocyte activity, but it can also be toxic at high concentrations. Identifying risk factors and understanding the cardiotoxic profile of HDQ is challenging.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Sandy Gozlan, Vivien Batoumeni, Tara Fournier, Celine Nanteau, Anais Potey, Marilou Clemencon, Gael Orieux, Jose-Alain Sahel, Olivier Goureau, Jerome E. Roger, Sacha Reichman
Summary: Researchers have developed a simple method to generate, expand, and cryopreserve retinal progenitor cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells. These cells have the potential to be used in cell-based therapies and drug discovery for retinal diseases.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Liang Li, Yue Sun, Alexander E. Davis, Sahil H. Shah, Lobna K. Hamed, Man-Ru Wu, Cheng-Hui Lin, Jun B. Ding, Sui Wang
Summary: Neural progenitor cells lengthen their cell cycle to prepare for differentiation, but it is unclear how they avoid being halted in the cell cycle. Our study shows that N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation of cell-cycle-related mRNAs ensures proper cell-cycle progression of late-born retinal progenitor cells. Conditional deletion of Mettl14, required for depositing m6A, delays cell-cycle exit of late-born RPCs, while having no effect on retinal development prior to birth. m6A methylation targets mRNAs involved in elongating the cell cycle for degradation and guarantees proper cell-cycle progression. Additionally, Zfp292 is identified as an m6A target and a potent inhibitor of RPC cell-cycle progression.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maryam Adelipour, Leena Regi Saleth, Saeid Ghavami, Keshav Narayan Alagarsamy, Sanjiv Dhingra, Abdolamir Allameh
Summary: This article discusses the importance of autophagy in maintaining cellular homeostasis and stem cell function, and emphasizes the potential of modulating autophagy as a therapeutic approach for cancer and other diseases.
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR BASIS OF DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luminita Labusca, Camelia Danceanu, Anca Emanuela Minuti, Dumitru-Daniel Herea, Adrian Ghemes, Cristian Rotarescu, Oana Dragos-Pinzaru, Mihai Tibu, Grigoras Marian, Horia Chiriac, Nicoleta Lupu
Summary: Magnetic nanomaterials have a growing impact in the field of biology and medicine due to their versatility in drug delivery, cell targeting, and imaging. This study investigates the use of uncoated nickel nanowires as a mechanically-responsive substrate for inducing osteogenic differentiation of adipose derived-mesenchymal cells (ASCs) through magneto-mechanical stimulation. Preliminary results show a significant increase in osteogenic differentiation of ASCs exposed to a specific magnetic field, while adipogenic differentiation remains unchanged.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Qilong Deng, Lili Ma, Yu Yang, Ting Chen, Luding Zhan, Qiaoqiao He, Yingying Jiang, Lizhong Ma
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation on the proliferation and differentiation of endogenous neural stem cells (NSCs) in rats with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results showed that EA stimulation could promote the proliferation and differentiation of endogenous NSCs, repair injuries, and promote functional recovery.
MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yan Luan, Hanyue Zhang, Kaige Ma, Yingfei Liu, Haixia Lu, Xinlin Chen, Yong Liu, Zhichao Zhang
Summary: Neural stem cells (NSCs) have immense potential for the repair and regeneration of the central nervous system, including hippocampal-related diseases. In this study, it was found that supplementing CCN3 improved NSC viability and inhibited neuronal differentiation. These findings may contribute to the development of stem cell treatment strategies for hippocampal-related diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Kankai Wang, Sishi Pan, Peiqi Zhao, Li Liu, Zhen Chen, Han Bao, Hao Wang, Ying Zhang, Qichuan Zhuge, Jianjing Yang
Summary: This study suggests that PTBP1 knockdown promotes neural differentiation of glioblastoma cells via UNC5B receptor, thereby suppressing cancer cell proliferation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiheng Lu, Chunhui Sun, Lu Chen, Zhichao Feng, Haoyang Gao, Shuang Hu, Mengwei Dong, Jingang Wang, Weijia Zhou, Na Ren, Hengxing Zhou, Hong Liu
Summary: This article presents a method of promoting the expansion and maintaining the stemness of neural stem cells (NSCs) using wireless electrical stimulation triggered by piezoelectric nanomaterials. The study demonstrates that the use of these materials significantly enhances NSCs proliferation and maintains their undifferentiated state. The findings suggest that this approach has potential for mass production of NSCs for cell therapy applications.
Article
Neurosciences
Yang He, Jun Tang, Meng Zhang, Junjie Ying, Dezhi Mu
Summary: This study investigated the protective effects and mechanisms of human placenta derived mesenchymal stem cells (hPMSCs) transplantation in a rat model of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). The results showed that hPMSCs transplantation reduced apoptosis and improved long-term neurological prognosis. Furthermore, the downregulation of Sema 3A/NRP-1 expression and activation of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway played a key role in the protective effects of hPMSCs.
Article
Neurosciences
Emily L. Isenstein, Edward G. Freedman, Jiayi Xu, Ian A. DeAndrea-Lazarus, John J. Foxe
Summary: This study evaluated electrophysiological discrimination of parametric somatosensory stimuli in healthy young adults to understand how the brain processes the duration of tactile information. The results showed that participants did not electrophysiologically discriminate between 100 and 115 ms, but they exhibited distinct electrophysiological responses when the deviant stimuli were 130, 145, and 160 ms. These findings contribute to a better understanding of tactile sensitivity in different clinical conditions.
Article
Neurosciences
Juliana R. Souza, Ludmila Lima-Silveira, Daniela Accorsi-Mendonca, Benedito H. Machado
Summary: This study demonstrates that A2A receptors play a crucial role in modulating synaptic transmission in the NTS neurons and are required for the enhancement of glutamatergic transmission observed under short-term sustained hypoxia conditions.
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Neurosciences
Miki Hashizume, Rina Ito, Rie Suge, Yasushi Hojo, Gen Murakami, Takayuki Murakoshi
Summary: The basolateral amygdaloid complex (BLA) is closely involved in the formation of emotional memories, including both aversive memory and contextual fear memory. Acute sleep deprivation (SD) disrupts the acquisition of tone-associated fear memory in juvenile rats, but has no significant effect on contextual fear memory. Slow network oscillation in the amygdala contributes to the formation of amygdala-dependent fear memory in relation to sleep.
Article
Neurosciences
Qunxian Wang, Shipeng Guo, Dongjie Hu, Xiangjun Dong, Zijun Meng, Yanshuang Jiang, Zijuan Feng, Weihui Zhou, Weihong Song
Summary: GSDME plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease by regulating the switch from apoptosis to pyroptosis and participating in neuroinflammatory response. Knockdown of GSDME has been shown to improve cognitive impairments, indicating that GSDME could be a therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease.