In vivo Chemical Reprogramming of Astrocytes into Functional Neurons
Yantao Ma, Handan Xie, Xiaomin Du, Lipeng Wang, Xueqin Jin, Shicheng Sun, Yanchuang Han, Yawen Han, Jun Xu, Zhuo Huang, Zhen Chai, Hongkui Dengi
This study shows that small molecules can convert astrocytes into functional neurons in the adult mouse brain, which can integrate into the brain and express neuron-specific markers.
bioRxiv · Apr 20, 2018 · PreprintCell Biology