Open AccessEngineered Biomimetic Neural Stem Cell Niche
Author(s) -
Rita Matta,
Anjelica L. Gonzalez
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
current stem cell reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.865
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 2198-7866
DOI - 10.1007/s40778-019-00161-2
Subject(s) - neural stem cell , niche , neurogenesis , stem cell niche , transplantation , neuroscience , stem cell , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , medicine , progenitor cell , ecology , surgery
Neural stem cells (NSCs) have the potential to proliferate and differentiate into functional neurons, heightening their potential use for therapeutic applications. This review explores bioengineered systems which recapitulate NSC niche cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions.