Cerebrospinal fluid promotes survival and astroglial differentiation of adult human neural progenitor cells but inhibits proliferation and neuronal differentiation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neural stem cells (NSCs) are a promising source for cell replacement therapies for neurological diseases. Growing evidence suggests an important role of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) not only on neuroectodermal cells during brain develop...

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Main Authors: Kirsch Matthias, Hermann Andreas, Schroeder Henry, Runge Uwe, Kowalski Michael, Dressel Alexander, Buddensiek Judith, Storch Alexander, Sabolek Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/11/48