Why Neural Stem Cells Divide And Differentiate
Friday, July 17, 2009 - 09:21
in Biology & Nature
Neural stem cells represent the cellular backup of our brain. These cells are capable of self-renewal to form new stem cells or differentiate into neurons, astrocytes or oligodendrocytes. The receptors of the Notch family play a significant role in this process. So far, only stimulating extracellular ligands of Notch receptors had been described. Biochemists now describe a long time assumed but not yet identified soluble Notch inhibitor.
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