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GlossaryGlial cells (Glia)

non-neuronal cells supporting and protecting neurons in the nervous system

Glial cells, also known as neuroglia or simply glia, are non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that provide support and protection for neurons. They play crucial roles in maintaining homeostasis, forming myelin, and providing support and protection for the brain's neurons, as well as participating in signal transmission and repair processes after injury.

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The Advantages of Hair Follicle Pluripotent Stem Cells Over Embryonic Stem Cells and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine

research The Advantages of Hair Follicle Pluripotent Stem Cells Over Embryonic Stem Cells and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine

33 citations, October 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Hair follicle stem cells are a practical and ethical option for nerve repair in regenerative medicine.

research Differentiation of Nestin-Negative Human Hair Follicle Outer Root Sheath Cells Into Neurons In Vitro

5 citations, January 2017 in “Molecular Medicine Reports”

Human hair follicle cells can be turned into neural stem cell-like cells, which might help treat brain diseases.

research Multipotent Neural Crest Stem Cell-Like Cells from Rat Vibrissa Dermal Papilla Induce Neuronal Differentiation of PC12 Cells

10 citations, January 2014 in “BioMed research international”

Rat whisker cells can help turn other cells into nerve cells and might be used to treat brain injuries or diseases.

research Phase-Specific Differential Regulation of Mechanical Allodynia in a Murine Model of Neuropathic Pain by Progesterone

December 2023 in “Frontiers in pharmacology”

Progesterone initially worsens but later reduces neuropathic pain in mice, through different mechanisms.

Expression Patterns of Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Neurturin, Their Cognate Receptors GFRα-1, GFRα-2, and Common Signal Transduction Element c-Ret in Human Skin Hair Follicles

research Expression Patterns of Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Neurturin, Their Cognate Receptors GFRα-1, GFRα-2, and Common Signal Transduction Element c-Ret in Human Skin Hair Follicles

18 citations, January 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Certain proteins and their receptors are more active during the growth phase of human hair and could be targeted to treat hair disorders.

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