An Oligovascular Niche: Cerebral Endothelial Cells Promote the Survival and Proliferation of Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cells
We show that cerebral endothelial cells secrete trophic factors that support the survival and proliferation of rat oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs). This OPC-supportive phenomenon was mediated by Akt and Src signaling pathways. Noncytotoxic levels of oxidative stress downregulate trophic facto...
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Veröffentlicht in: | The Journal of neuroscience 2009-04, Vol.29 (14), p.4351-4355 |
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Zusammenfassung: | We show that cerebral endothelial cells secrete trophic factors that support the survival and proliferation of rat oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs). This OPC-supportive phenomenon was mediated by Akt and Src signaling pathways. Noncytotoxic levels of oxidative stress downregulate trophic factor production and disrupt the ability of cerebral endothelial cells to support OPCs. These data suggest that a novel oligovascular niche may be important for sustaining oligodendrocyte renewal and homeostasis in mammalian brain. |
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ISSN: | 0270-6474 1529-2401 |
DOI: | 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.0035-09.2009 |