Regulatory mechanisms of stem cell differentiation: Biotechnological applications for neurogenesis

Author(s):Show less -

Marques, Bruno L. ; Maciel, Giovana Figueiredo ; Brito Junior, Marcello R. ; Dias, Lucas D. ; Scalzo, Sergio ; Santos, Anderson K. ; Kihara, Alexandre Hiroaki ; Santiago, Helton da Costa ; Parreira, Ricardo C. ; Birbrair, Alexander ; Resende, Rodrigo R.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: SEMINARS IN CELL & DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY; v. 144, p. 9-pg., 2023-03-17.

Abstract

The world population's life expectancy is growing, and neurodegenerative disorders common in old age require more efficient therapies. In this context, neural stem cells (NSCs) are imperative for the development and maintenance of the functioning of the nervous system and have broad therapeutic applicability for neurode-generative diseases. Therefore, knowing all the mechanisms that govern the self-renewal, differentiation, and cell signaling of NSC is necessary. This review will address some of these aspects, including the role of growth and transcription factors, epigenetic modulators, microRNAs, and extracellular matrix components. Furthermore, differentiation and transdifferentiation processes will be addressed as therapeutic strategies showing their sig-nificance for stem cell-based therapy. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 19/17892-8 - Degeneration and development of the nervous system: the role of epigenetic processes
• Grantee: Alexandre Hiroaki Kihara
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 20/11667-0 - Cellular and electrophysiological changes in the hippocampus caused by neurodegenerative processes related to neonatal anoxia and temporal lobe epilepsy
• Grantee: Alexandre Hiroaki Kihara
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants