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Uzquiano, A.* ; Gladwyn-Ng, I.* ; Nguyen, L.A.* ; Reiner, O.* ; Götz, M. ; Matsuzaki, F.* ; Francis, F.*

Cortical progenitor biology: Key features mediating proliferation versus differentiation.

J. Neurochem. 146, 500-525 (2018)
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The cerebral cortex is a highly organized structure whose development depends on diverse progenitor cell types, namely apical radial glia, intermediate progenitors, and basal radial glia cells, which are responsible for the production of the correct neuronal output. In recent years, these progenitor cell types have been deeply studied, particularly basal radial glia and their role in cortical expansion and gyrification. We review here a broad series of factors that regulate progenitor behavior and daughter cell fate. We first describe the different neuronal progenitor types, emphasizing the differences between lissencephalic and gyrencephalic species. We then review key factors shown to influence progenitor proliferation versus differentiation, discussing their roles in progenitor dynamics, neuronal production, and potentially brain size and complexity. Although spindle orientation has been considered a critical factor for mode of division and daughter cell output, we discuss other features that are emerging as crucial for these processes such as organelle and cell cycle dynamics. Additionally, we highlight the importance of adhesion molecules and the polarity complex for correct cortical development. Finally, we briefly discuss studies assessing progenitor multipotency and its possible contribution to the production of specific neuronal populations. This review hence summarizes recent aspects of cortical progenitor cell biology, and pinpoints emerging features critical for their behavior.
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Publication type Article: Journal article
Document type Review
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Keywords Cell Division (symmetric ; Asymmetric) ; Cerebral Cortex Evolution ; Cortical Neurogenesis ; Mouse Mutant ; Neurodevelopment ; Progenitor Cell; Neural Stem-cells; Unfolded Protein Response; Mammalian Cerebral-cortex; Outer Subventricular Zone; Radial Glial-cells; Mitotic Spindle Orientation; Central-nervous-system; Neuroepithelial Cells; Developing Neocortex; Mouse Neocortex
ISSN (print) / ISBN 0022-3042
e-ISSN 1471-4159
Journal Journal of Neurochemistry
Quellenangaben Volume: 146, Issue: 5, Pages: 500-525 Article Number: , Supplement: ,
Publisher Wiley
Publishing Place 111 River St, Hoboken 07030-5774, Nj Usa
Non-patent literature Publications
Reviewing status Peer reviewed
Institute(s) Institute of Stem Cell Research (ISF)