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Direct Genetic Conversion of Glia Cells to Neurons

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Dr. Aurel Popa-Wagner Aer cerebral ischemia, the ratio between astroglial cells Department of Molecular and neurons in the neurovascular unit is disrupted in the Medicine, University of Medicine perilesional area. Restoring the balance within the and Pharmacy Craiova, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Romania neurovascular unit may lead to an improved [email protected] neurorestoration aer focal ischemia. Following cerebral ischemia, proliferating glia become reactive and build up a second barrier to regeneration—known as the glial scar. Although it initially provides protection by confining the Deadline for manuscript damaged area, in the long-term, the glial scar is acting as a submissions: closed (31 July 2021) physical and chemical barrier to neural regeneration by secretion of inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α and IL- 1β, and accumulation of neurite inhibitory factors, such as lipocalin-2. Direct astroglial reprogramming to neurons using viral vectors that carry transcription factors, such as Sox2 or Ascl1, provides a completely new strategy for neurorestoration aer stroke and other traumatic brain injuries. Therefore, in this Special Issue, we invite groups working on genetic conversion of glia cells to share their experience with the scholars of brain injuries in an attempt to find new therapeutic options for neurorestoration aer injuries to the brain.

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