International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(16), P. 8951 - 8951
Published: Aug. 19, 2021
The
choroid
plexus
is
an
important
blood
barrier
that
secretes
cerebrospinal
fluid,
which
essential
for
embryonic
brain
development
and
adult
homeostasis.
OTX2
homeoprotein
a
transcription
factor
critical
remains
highly
expressed
in
plexus.
Through
RNA
sequencing
analyses
of
constitutive
conditional
knockdown
mouse
models,
we
reveal
putative
functional
roles
function,
including
cell
signaling
adhesion,
show
regulates
the
expression
factors
are
secreted
into
notably
transthyretin.
We
also
Otx2
impacts
immune
stress
responses,
affects
splicing,
leading
to
changes
mRNA
isoforms
proteins
implicated
oxidative
response
DNA
repair.
mass
spectrometry
analysis
protein
partners
plexus,
known
non-cell-autonomous
target
regions,
such
as
visual
cortex
subventricular
zone,
identify
targets
involved
chromatin
structure,
processing.
Thus,
retains
regulating
function
homeostasis
throughout
life.
Cells and Development,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
174, P. 203841 - 203841
Published: April 14, 2023
In
the
adult
rodent
brain,
neural
stem
cells
(NSCs)
reside
in
subventricular
zone
(SVZ)
of
lateral
ventricles
and
subgranular
(SGZ)
hippocampus.
these
areas,
NSCs
their
progeny
integrate
intrinsic
signals
extrinsic
cues
provided
by
microenvironment
that
control
behavior.
The
vasculature
SVZ
SGZ,
choroid
plexus
(ChP)
SVZ,
have
emerged
as
critical
compartments
neurogenic
niches
they
provide
a
rich
repertoire
to
regulate
NSC
quiescence,
proliferation,
self-renewal
differentiation.
Physical
contact
between
blood
vessels
is
also
feature
within
supports
different
processes
such
migration
vesicle
transport.
this
review,
we
description
brain
both
cell
niches,
highlighting
main
properties
role
each
niche.
We
summarize
current
understanding
how
vessel-
ChP-derived
influence
behavior
physiological
adulthood,
well
upon
aging.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: April 5, 2022
Neurogenesis
persists
in
selected
regions
of
the
adult
mouse
brain;
among
them,
ventricular-subventricular
zone
(V-SVZ)
lateral
ventricles
represents
a
major
experimental
paradigm
due
to
its
conspicuous
neurogenic
output.
Postnatal
V-SVZ
neurogenesis
is
maintained
by
resident
population
neural
stem
cells
(NSCs).
Although
NSCs
are
largely
quiescent,
they
can
be
activated
enter
cell
cycle,
self-renew
and
generate
progeny
that
gives
rise
olfactory
bulb
interneurons.
These
adult-born
neurons
integrate
into
existing
circuits
modify
cognitive
functions
response
external
stimuli,
but
shed
also
reach
injured
brain
regions,
suggesting
latent
regenerative
potential.
The
endowed
with
specialized
microenvironment,
which
essential
maintain
proliferative
potential
NSCs,
preserve
NSC
pool
from
exhaustion
finely
tuning
their
quiescent
active
states.
Intercellular
communication
paramount
niche
properties
V-SVZ,
several
extracellular
signals
acting
milieu
have
been
identified.
An
important
part
these
comes
non-neural
types,
such
as
local
vascular
cells,
ependymal
glial
cells.
Understanding
crosstalk
between
other
components
may
aid
therapeutic
approaches
for
neuropathological
conditions,
since
neurodevelopmental
disorders,
age-related
decline
neurodegenerative
diseases
associated
dysfunctional
niches.
Here,
we
review
recent
advances
study
complex
interactions
cellular
niche.
We
focus
on
cues
produced
regulate
behavior
postnatal
discuss
implication
molecular
pathological
conditions.
Neuropathology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 23, 2025
ABSTRACT
Choroid
plexus
tumors
are
neuroepithelium‐derived
arising
in
the
ventricles
of
central
nervous
system.
They
commonly
seen
childhood
and
correspond
to
low
rates
all
system
tumors.
Due
their
rareness
similar
histomorphologic
features
other
tumors,
diagnosis
might
be
challenging.
Here,
we
used
OTX‐2
antibody
evaluate
diagnostic
role
expression
choroid
We
performed
a
retrospective
review
34
patients
operated
for
our
center
between
2011
2023.
Additionally,
as
different
tumor
types
also
ventricles,
selected
five
cases
each
AT/RT,
germ
cell
tumor,
ependymoma,
metastatic
adenocarcinoma
from
pathology
archive.
Immunohistochemistry
conditions
were
adjusted
specific
based
on
manufacturers'
recommendations
concentrations
antigen
retrieval/blocking.
OTX‐2,
S‐100,
transthyretin
staining
was
sections
case.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
21(13), P. 4760 - 4760
Published: July 4, 2020
Cerebrospinal
fluid
(CSF)
is
the
liquid
that
fills
brain
ventricles.
CSF
represents
not
only
a
mechanical
protection
but
also
rich
source
of
signalling
factors
modulating
diverse
processes
during
development
and
adulthood.
The
choroid
plexus
(CP)
major
as
such
it
has
recently
emerged
an
important
mediator
extracellular
within
brain.
Growing
interest
in
CP
revealed
its
capacity
to
release
broad
variety
bioactive
molecules
that,
via
CSF,
regulate
across
whole
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
Moreover,
been
recognized
sensor,
responding
altered
composition
associated
with
changes
patterns
CNS
activity.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
recent
advances
our
understanding
centre
mediates
long-range
communication
CNS.
By
providing
detailed
account
secretory
repertoire,
describe
how
contributes
regulation
environment—in
context
both
embryonal
well
adult
We
highlight
role
regulator
function
acts
CSF-mediated
signalling.
Further
studies
CP–CSF
hold
potential
provide
key
insights
into
biology
CNS,
implications
for
better
treatment
neuropathological
conditions.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2024
Abstract
The
brain’s
neuroreparative
capacity
after
injuries
such
as
ischemic
stroke
is
contained
in
the
neurogenic
niches,
primarily
subventricular
zone
(SVZ),
which
lies
close
contact
with
cerebrospinal
fluid
(CSF)
produced
by
choroid
plexus
(ChP).
Despite
wide
range
of
their
proposed
functions,
ChP/CSF
remain
among
most
understudied
compartments
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
Here
we
report
a
mouse
genetic
tool
(the
ROSA26iDTR
line)
for
non-invasive,
specific,
and
temporally
controllable
ablation
CSF-producing
ChP
epithelial
cells
to
assess
roles
CSF
brain
homeostasis
injury.
Using
this
model,
demonstrate
that
causes
rapid
permanent
volume
loss
accompanied
disruption
ependymal
cilia
bundles.
Surprisingly,
did
not
result
overt
neurological
deficits
at
one-month
post-ablation.
However,
observed
pronounced
decrease
pool
SVZ
neuroblasts
following
ablation,
occurs
due
enhanced
migration
into
olfactory
bulb.
In
MCAo
model
stroke,
neuroblast
lesion
site
was
also
reduced
CSF-depleted
mice.
Thus,
our
study
establishes
an
important
novel
role
regulating
regenerative
adult
under
normal
conditions
stroke.
Journal of Tissue Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
In
vitro
modeling
of
brain
tissue
is
a
promising
but
not
yet
resolved
problem
in
modern
neurobiology
and
neuropharmacology.
Complexity
the
structure
diversity
cell-to-cell
communication
(patho)physiological
conditions
make
this
task
almost
unachievable.
However,
establishment
novel
models
would
ultimately
lead
to
better
understanding
development-associated
or
experience-driven
plasticity,
designing
efficient
approaches
restore
aberrant
functioning.
The
main
goal
review
summarize
available
data
on
methodological
that
are
currently
use,
identify
most
prospective
trends
development
neurovascular
unit,
blood-brain
barrier,
blood-cerebrospinal
fluid
neurogenic
niche
models.
manuscript
focuses
regulation
adult
neurogenesis,
cerebral
microcirculation
fluids
dynamics
should
be
reproduced
4D
mimic
its
alterations
pathology.
We
discuss
critical
for
studying
deciphering
individual
person-specific
trajectory
aging,
testing
new
drug
candidates
Life Science Alliance,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
4(11), P. e202000703 - e202000703
Published: Sept. 20, 2021
Elevated
amyloid
precursor
protein
(APP)
expression
in
the
choroid
plexus
suggests
an
important
role
for
extracellular
APP
metabolites
such
as
sAPPα
cerebrospinal
fluid.
Despite
widespread
App
brain
expression,
we
hypothesized
that
specifically
targeting
could
alter
animal
physiology.
Through
various
genetic
and
viral
approaches
adult
mouse,
show
levels
significantly
impact
proliferation
both
subventricular
zone
hippocampus
dentate
gyrus
neurogenic
niches.
Given
of
Aβ
peptides
Alzheimer
disease
pathogenesis,
also
tested
whether
favoring
production
negatively
affect
niche
functions.
After
AAV5-mediated
long-term
human
mutated
wild-type
mice,
observe
reduced
proliferation,
behavioral
defects
reversal
learning,
deficits
hippocampal
potentiation.
Our
findings
highlight
unique
played
by
regulating
function
suggest
may
provide
a
means
to
improve
alleviate
disease-related
burdens.