Neural crest cell-derived pericytes act as pro-angiogenic cells in human neocortex development and gliomas

Abstract Central nervous system diseases involving the parenchymal microvessels are frequently associated with a ‘microvasculopathy’, which includes different levels of neurovascular unit (NVU) dysfunction, including blood–brain barrier alterations. To contribute to the understanding of NVU response...

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Main Authors: Francesco Girolamo, Ignazio de Trizio, Mariella Errede, Giovanna Longo, Antonio d’Amati, Daniela Virgintino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Fluids and Barriers of the CNS
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12987-021-00242-7