Open AccessAlCl3 exposure regulates neuronal development by modulating DNA modification
Author(s) -
Xuejun Cheng,
Fulai Guan,
Qian Li,
Gong Dai,
Haifeng Li,
Xuekun Li
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of stem cells
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.907
H-Index - 18
ISSN - 1948-0210
DOI - 10.4252/wjsc.v12.i11.1354
Subject(s) - neural stem cell , stem cell , hippocampal formation , forebrain , microbiology and biotechnology , epigenetics , embryonic stem cell , adult stem cell , biology , neural development , neuron , neurosphere , chemistry , 5 hydroxymethylcytosine , dna methylation , neuroscience , biochemistry , central nervous system , gene expression , gene
As the third most abundant element, aluminum is widespread in the environment. Previous studies have shown that aluminum has a neurotoxic effect and its exposure can impair neuronal development and cognitive function.