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Cell cycle regulation in the postmitotic neuron: oxymoron or new biology?
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17453017     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Adult CNS neurons are typically described as permanently postmitotic but there is probably nothing permanent about the neuronal cell cycle arrest. Rather, it appears that these highly differentiated cells must constantly keep their cell cycle in check. Relaxation of this vigilance leads to the initiation of a cell cycle and entrance into an altered and vulnerable state, often leading to death. There is evidence that neurons which are at risk of neurodegeneration are also at risk of re-initiating a cell cycle process that involves the expression of cell cycle proteins and DNA replication. Failure of cell cycle regulation might be a root cause of several neurodegenerative disorders and a final common pathway for others.
Authors:
Karl Herrup; Yan Yang
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Nature reviews. Neuroscience     Volume:  8     ISSN:  1471-003X     ISO Abbreviation:  Nat. Rev. Neurosci.     Publication Date:  2007 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-04-24     Completed Date:  2007-06-21     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100962781     Medline TA:  Nat Rev Neurosci     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  368-78     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Rutgers University, 604 Allison Road, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, USA. herrup@biology.rutgers.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Brain / cytology,  embryology,  growth & development
Cell Cycle / physiology*
Cell Cycle Proteins / genetics,  metabolism*
DNA Replication / physiology
Humans
Models, Biological
Neurons / physiology*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Cell Cycle Proteins

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