In vivo Direct Conversion of Astrocytes to Neurons Maybe a Potential Alternative Strategy for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Partly because of extensions in lifespan, the incidence of neurodegenerative diseases is increasing, while there is no effective approach to slow or prevent neuronal degeneration. As we all know, neurons cannot self-regenerate and may not be replaced once being damaged or degenerated in human brain....

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Main Authors: Youcui Wang, Xiaoqin Zhang, Fenghua Chen, Ning Song, Junxia Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2021.689276/full