Abstract
Neurogenesis is maintained in the mammalian brain throughout adulthood in two main regions: the subventricular zone (SVZ) of the lateral ventricles and the subgranular zone (SGZ) of the hippocampal dentate gyrus. Adult neurogenesis is a process composed of multiple steps by which neurons are generated from dividing adult neural stem cells and migrate to be integrated into existing neuronal circuits. Alterations in any of these steps impair neurogenesis and may compromise brain function, leading to cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative diseases. Therefore, understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms that modulate adult neurogenesis is the centre of attention of regenerative research. In this chapter, we review the main properties of the adult neurogenic niches.
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This work was supported by IF/01227/2015 project funded by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT). F.F.R. (IMM/CT/35-2018) received a fellowship from FCT.
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Ribeiro, F.F., Xapelli, S. (2021). An Overview of Adult Neurogenesis. In: Calzà, L., Aloe, L., Giardino, L. (eds) Recent Advances in NGF and Related Molecules. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology(), vol 1331. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74046-7_7
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