Title |
Modeling neurological diseases using iPSC-derived neural cells
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Published in |
Cell and Tissue Research, October 2017
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DOI | 10.1007/s00441-017-2713-x |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Li Li, Jianfei Chao, Yanhong Shi |
Abstract |
Developing efficient models for neurological diseases enables us to uncover disease mechanisms and develop therapeutic strategies to treat them. Discovery of reprogramming somatic cells to induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) has revolutionized the way of modeling human diseases, especially neurological diseases. Currently almost all types of neural cells, including but not limited to neural stem cells, neurons, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes and microglia, can be derived from iPSCs following developmental principles. These iPSC-derived neural cells provide valuable tools for studying neurological disease mechanisms, developing potential therapies, and deepening our understanding of the nervous system. |
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Members of the public | 1 | 50% |
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Student > Ph. D. Student | 30 | 15% |
Student > Bachelor | 28 | 14% |
Student > Master | 26 | 13% |
Researcher | 20 | 10% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 11 | 6% |
Other | 21 | 11% |
Unknown | 61 | 31% |
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Neuroscience | 41 | 21% |
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 37 | 19% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 20 | 10% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 10 | 5% |
Engineering | 7 | 4% |
Other | 19 | 10% |
Unknown | 63 | 32% |