| The path from skin to brain: generation of functional neurons from fibroblasts. | |
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PMID: 22614130 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Cell fate reprogramming makes possible the generation of new cell types from healthy adult cells to replace those lost or damaged in disease. Additionally, reprogramming patient cells into specific cell types allows for drug screening and the development of new therapeutic tools. Generation of new neurons is of particular interest because of the potential to treat diseases of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders and spinal cord injuries, with cell replacement therapy. Recent advances in cell fate reprogramming have led to the development of novel methods for the direct conversion of fibroblasts into neurons and neural stem cells. This review will highlight the advantages of these new methods over neuronal induction from embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells, as well as outline the limitations and the potential for future applications. |
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Authors:
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Aisha Iman Abdullah; Andrew Pollock; Tao Sun |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review Date: 2012-05-22 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Molecular neurobiology Volume: 45 ISSN: 1559-1182 ISO Abbreviation: Mol. Neurobiol. Publication Date: 2012 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-06-22 Completed Date: 2012-10-17 Revised Date: 2013-04-11 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8900963 Medline TA: Mol Neurobiol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 586-95 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10065, USA. aia2005@med.cornell.edu |
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Animals Brain / cytology* Fibroblasts / cytology*, metabolism Humans Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells / cytology, metabolism Neurogenesis Neurons / cytology*, metabolism Skin / cytology* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R01 MH083680/MH/NIMH NIH HHS; R01-MH083680/MH/NIMH NIH HHS |
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