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The role of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans in regeneration and plasticity in the central nervous system

Galtrey, Clare M., Fawcett, James W.·2007·Brain Research Reviews

Abstract

Chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans (CSPGs) consist of a core protein and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) chains. There is enormous structural diversity among CSPGs due to variation in the core protein, the number of GAG chains and the extent and position of sulfation. Most CSPGs are secreted from cells and participate in the formation of the extracellular matrix (ECM). CSPGs are able to interact with various growth-active molecules and this may be important in their mechanism of action. In the normal central nervous system (CNS), CSPGs have a role in development and plasticity during postnatal development and in the adult. Plasticity is greatest in the young, especially during critical periods. CSPGs are crucial components of perineuronal nets (PNNs). PNNs have a role in closure of the critical period and digestion of PNNs allows their re-opening. In the adult, CSPGs play a part in learning and memory and the hypothalamo-neurohypophysial system. CSPGs have an important role in CNS injuries and diseases. After CNS injury, CSPGs are the major inhibitory component of the glial scar. Removal of CSPGs improves axonal regeneration and functional recovery. CSPGs may also be involved in the pathological processes in diseases such as epilepsy, stroke and Alzheimer's disease. Several possible methods of manipulating CSPGs in the CNS have recently been identified. The development of methods to remove CSPGs has considerable therapeutic potential in a number of CNS disorders.

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Authors
Galtrey, C. M., & Fawcett, J. W.
Affiliations
University of Cambridge (GB)
Corresponding author
Fawcett, James W.
Venue
Brain Research Reviews
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2007-04
Volume
54
Issue
1
Pages
1-18
ISSN
0165-0173 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2069377303
Cited by
575
References
30
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.51
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Brain Research Reviews (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Wellcome Trust (070467)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans research
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Developmental Neuroscience › Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Nerve injury and regeneration
Keywords
chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans, central nervous system plasticity, perineuronal nets, critical period, extracellular matrix, glial scar, axon regeneration, central nervous system injury, epilepsy, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, learning and memory, hypothalamic-pituitary-neurohypophyseal system, neuroprotection
MeSH terms
Animals, Brain Diseases, Central Nervous System, Cicatrix, Extracellular Matrix, Humans, Nerve Regeneration, Neuronal Plasticity, Neurons, Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycans, Molecular Structure

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