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Extracellular Matrix: Functions in the Nervous System

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Barros, C. S., Franco, S. J., Muller, U.·2011·Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology

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An astonishing number of extracellular matrix glycoproteins are expressed in dynamic patterns in the developing and adult nervous system. Neural stem cells, neurons, and glia express receptors that mediate interactions with specific extracellular matrix molecules. Functional studies in vitro and genetic studies in mice have provided evidence that the extracellular matrix affects virtually all aspects of nervous system development and function. Here we will summarize recent findings that have shed light on the specific functions of defined extracellular matrix molecules on such diverse processes as neural stem cell differentiation, neuronal migration, the formation of axonal tracts, and the maturation and function of synapses in the peripheral and central nervous system.

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  • The neural ECM differs from non-neural ECM by having low fibrous proteins and high GAGs and PGs.

    “the neural ECM, in contrast, is composed of low levels of fibrous proteins, high amount of GAGs (Novak and Kaye, 2000) as well as PGs”

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Authors
Barros, C. S., Franco, S. J., & Muller, U.
Affiliations
Scripps Research Institute (US)
Venue
Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology
Published
2010-12-01
Volume
3
Issue
1
Pages
a005108-a005108
ISSN
1943-0264 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2106176161
Cited by
506
References
332
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posted content
Language
en
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  • Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PEARL (University of Plymouth) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Institute of Mental Health (MH078833, U01MH078833)
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (F32NS060355, R01NS046456, NS060355)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Developmental Neuroscience › Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Axon Guidance and Neuronal Signaling
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
Keywords
extracellular matrix, brain development, neural stem cells, neural stem cell differentiation, neuronal migration, synapse maturation, synaptic function, extracellular matrix receptors, glycoproteins, glia, peripheral nervous system, central nervous system
MeSH terms
Reelin Protein, Animals, Axons, Cell Differentiation, Cell Movement, Extracellular Matrix, Laminin, Nerve Tissue Proteins, Nervous System, Proteoglycans, Serine Endopeptidases, Synapses, Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuronal, Extracellular Matrix Proteins, Tenascin, Mice, Neural Stem Cells

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