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Construction and reconstruction of brain circuits: normal and pathological axon guidance
Author(s) -
Roig-Puiggros Sergi,
Vigouroux Robin J.,
Beckman Danielle,
Bocai Nadia I.,
Chiou Brian,
Davimes Joshua,
Gomez Gimena,
Grassi Sara,
Hoque Ashfaqul,
Karikari Thomas K.,
Kiffer Frederico,
Lopez Mary,
Lunghi Giulia,
Mazengenya Pedzisai,
Meier Sonja,
OlguínAlbuerne Mauricio,
Oliveira Mauricio M.,
ParaísoLuna Juan,
Pradhan Jonu,
Radiske Andressa,
RamosHryb Ana Belén,
Ribeiro Mayara C.,
Schellino Roberta,
Selles Maria Clara,
Singh Shripriya,
Theotokis Paschalis,
Chédotal Alain
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of neurochemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.75
H-Index - 229
eISSN - 1471-4159
pISSN - 0022-3042
DOI - 10.1111/jnc.14900
Subject(s) - neuroscience , neurochemistry , regeneration (biology) , axon , axon guidance , biology , neurodegeneration , neuroethics , neurology , medicine , pathology , disease , microbiology and biotechnology
Perception of our environment entirely depends on the close interaction between the central and peripheral nervous system. In order to communicate each other, both systems must develop in parallel and in coordination. During development, axonal projections from the CNS as well as the PNS must extend over large distances to reach their appropriate target cells. To do so, they read and follow a series of axon guidance molecules. Interestingly, while these molecules play critical roles in guiding developing axons, they have also been shown to be critical in other major neurodevelopmental processes, such as the migration of cortical progenitors. Currently, a major hurdle for brain repair after injury or neurodegeneration is the absence of axonal regeneration in the mammalian CNS. By contrasts, PNS axons can regenerate. Many hypotheses have been put forward to explain this paradox but recent studies suggest that hacking neurodevelopmental mechanisms may be the key to promote CNS regeneration. Here we provide a seminar report written by trainees attending the second Flagship school held in Alpbach, Austria in September 2018 organized by the International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN) together with the Journal of Neurochemistry (JCN). This advanced school has brought together leaders in the fields of neurodevelopment and regeneration in order to discuss major keystones and future challenges in these respective fields.