Publications by authors named "A Kerever"
Loss of oligodendrocytes causes severe neurological damage. Oligodendrogenesis is the production of new oligodendrocytes throughout life and includes several developmental stages starting from oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs). The GPR17-expressing cell population, an important intermediate stage in oligodendrocyte development, acts as a reservoir responding to brain injury and ischemia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The mechanisms of mental and neurological diseases have been proposed to be related not only to disorders of the neurons but also to the environment surrounding neurons, such as glial cells and the extracellular matrix (ECM). The chondroitin sulfate (CS) chain, which comprises CS proteoglycans (CSPGs), is one of the major sulfated glycosaminoglycans in the brain. CSPGs play an important role in the development, aging, and pathological conditions of the central nervous system.
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- The organization of cell populations in the kidneys is essential for understanding both healthy and diseased states, but traditional 2D tissue analysis can lead to missed details and selection bias.
- This study introduces advanced 3D imaging methods, such as CUBIC and ScaleS clearing protocols, that enable a detailed examination of kidney tissues, revealing more about their structure and composition than 2D methods.
- By applying these 3D techniques to previously collected kidney biopsy specimens, the research demonstrates the potential for enhanced diagnostics and better understanding of kidney conditions.
Glycosylation is an important mechanism regulating various biological processes, including intercellular signaling and adhesion. α-1,6-fucosyltransferase (Fut8) belongs to a family of enzymes that determine the terminal structure of glycans. Fut8 is widely conserved from Caenorhabditis elegans to humans, and its mutants have been reported in humans, mice, and zebrafish.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDuring brain development, neural circuits are formed through cellular differentiation, cell migration, axon guidance, and synaptogenic processes by the coordinated actions of many genes. Abnormalities in neural development, especially connectivity defects, can result in psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and autism. Recent advances in diffusion tensor imaging have enabled us to examine the brain's macroscopic nerve trajectories.
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