Characterization of astrocytes and neural progenitor cells

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Title:	Characterization of astrocytes and neural progenitor cells
Other Titles:	Hope Center for Neurological Disorder
Authors:	Valentino, Mario Feng, Zhou
Keywords:	Astrocytes Neural receptors Brain -- Anatomy and histology Multipotent stem cells
Issue Date:	2005
Publisher:	Washington University. Center for Integrated Animal Genomics
Citation:	Valentino, M., & Feng, Z. (2005). Characterization of astrocytes and neural progenitor cells. Hope Center for Neurological Disorder. Washington University. Center for Integrated Animal Genomics.
Abstract:	It has been found that astrocytes secrete factors that influence the differentiation of neural progenitor cells (NPCs) into neurons. In order to study astrocytes’ effects on neuronal differentiation, astrocytes themselves need to be studied. The first objective of this project was to characterize astrocytes from different areas of the brain. This is important because astrocytes from different regions of the brain may possess different characteristics. NPCs are multipotent cells from the central nervous system (CNS) that are capable of differentiating into neurons and glial cells. The second objective of this project was to characterize normal human neural progenitors (NHNPs), a type of NPC, to better understand their differentiation patterns.
URI:	https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/53764
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