Typical and atypical stem cells in the brain, vitamin C effect and neuropathology

Typical and atypical stem cells in the brain, vitamin C effect and neuropathology

Stem cells are considered a valuable cellular resource for tissue replacement therapies in most brain disorders. Stem cells have the ability to self-replicate and differentiate into numerous cell types, including neurons, oligodendrocytes and astrocytes. As a result, stem cells have been considered...

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Main Authors: Francisco Nualart, Katterine Salazar, Karina Oyarce, Pedro Cisternas, Nery Jara, Carmen Silva-Álvarez, Patricia Pastor, Fernando Martínez, Andrea García, María de los Ángeles García-Robles, Juan Carlos Tapia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Biological Research
Subjects:
Stem cells
radial glia
vitamin C
SVCT2
brain development
tanycytes
Bergmann glia
neurogenic niche
type B cells
neuroblast
Parkinson's disease
Alzheimer's disease
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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