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GlossaryGlial cells

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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Differential Expression Levels of Sox9 in Early Neocortical Radial Glial Cells Regulate the Decision Between Stem Cell Maintenance and Differentiation

research Differential Expression Levels of Sox9 in Early Neocortical Radial Glial Cells Regulate the Decision Between Stem Cell Maintenance and Differentiation

1 citations , December 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

Sox9 levels in brain stem cells affect whether they stay as stem cells or become neurons.

research Krox20 in Epithelial and Glial Stem Cells and Their Niches

January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches”

Krox20 is important for cell differentiation in the brain and hair follicles.

research Bulge Cells of Rat Hair Follicles: Isolation, Cultivation, Morphological and Biological Features

17 citations , May 2010

Rat hair follicle bulge cells can become nerve and glial cells, showing potential for neuroprotection.

Optogenetically Controlled TrkA Activity Improves the Regenerative Capacity of Hair-Follicle-Derived Stem Cells to Differentiate into Neurons and Glia

research Optogenetically Controlled TrkA Activity Improves the Regenerative Capacity of Hair-Follicle-Derived Stem Cells to Differentiate into Neurons and Glia

6 citations , September 2020 in “Advanced Biology”

Blue-light activation of TrkA improves hair-follicle stem cells' ability to become neurons and glial cells.

research Uncomplicated Differentiation of Stem Cells Into Bipolar Neurons and Myelinating Glia

33 citations , September 2008 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications”

Hair follicles can be used to easily create neurons and glial cells for potential nerve repair.

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