Investigation of the role of GemC1/Lynkeas in the cell fate commitment of neural progenitors of the brain

Abstract

Hydrocephalus is a chronic, neurological condition caused by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain ventricles, resulting in pressure on the brain. Environmental causes such as intraventricular hemorrhages induce hydrocephalus development, while few genetic factors have been directly linked to the human disease. Studies in rodents have contributed to the identification of new genes responsible for hydrocephalus, most of which are implicated in brain ependymal cells’ functions. Ependymal cells are specialized epithelial cells lining the walls of the brain ventricles. These cells bear multiple cilia on their apical surface, which beat in a coordinated fashion in order to circulate the cerebrospinal fluid throughout the ventricular system of the brain. Together with the adult neural stem cells, they consist two of the most important cell populations of the subventricular zone neurogenic niche. Recent findings from our laboratory highlight the importance of the G ...
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DOI
10.12681/eadd/53176
Handle URL
http://hdl.handle.net/10442/hedi/53176
ND
53176
Alternative title
Διερεύνηση του ρόλου της GemC1/Lynkeas στον καθορισμό της κυτταρικής μοίρας των πρόδρομων νευρικών κυττάρων του εγκεφάλου
Author
Kaplani, Konstantina (Father's name: Nikolaos)
Date
2022
Degree Grantor
University of Patras
Committee members
Ταραβήρας Σταύρος
Λυγερού Ζωή
Μητσάκου Αδαμαντία
Καζάνης Ηλίας
Μπράβου Βασιλική
Χρόνη Ελισάβετ
Παναγιωτόπουλος Βασίλειος
Discipline
Medical and Health SciencesHealth Sciences ➨ Health sciences, general
Keywords
GemC1/Lynkeas; Radial glial cells; Ependymal cells; Hydrocephalus; Reprogramming
Country
Greece
Language
Greek
Description
im., tbls., fig., ch.
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