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    Vol. 17.27 – 12 July, 2023
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    Gain and Loss of Function Variants in EZH1 Disrupt Neurogenesis and Cause Dominant and Recessive Neurodevelopmental Disorders

    Researchers uncovered and functionally defined pathogenic variants in the chromatin modifier EZH1 as the cause of dominant and recessive neurodevelopmental disorders in 19 individuals.
    [Nature Communications]

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    Spatial Transcriptomics-Correlated Electron Microscopy Maps Transcriptional and Ultrastructural Responses to Brain Injury

    Scientists characterized in situ ultrastructural and transcriptional responses of glial cells and infiltrating T cells after demyelinating brain injury in male mice. They identified a population of lipid-loaded “foamy” microglia located in the center of remyelinating lesion.
    [Nature Communications]

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    Nerve Growth Factor Receptor (Ngfr) Induces Neurogenic Plasticity by Suppressing Reactive Astroglial Lcn2/Slc22a17 Signaling in Alzheimer’s Disease

    Investigators used APP/PS1dE9 mouse model and induced Ngfr expression in the hippocampus. Ngfr, which promotes neurogenic fate of astroglia during the amyloid pathology-induced neuroregeneration in zebrafish brain, stimulated proliferative and neurogenic outcomes.
    [NPJ Regenerative Medicine]

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    ASH2L Regulates Postnatal Neurogenesis Through Onecut2-Mediated Inhibition of TGF-β Signaling Pathway

    Researchers reported that Absent, small or homeotic discs-like 2 (Ash2l), one core component of a multimeric histone methyltransferase complex, was essential for neural stem/progenitor cell fate determination during postnatal neurogenesis.
    [Cell Death & Differentiation]

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    Ca2+-Activated K+ Channels Regulate Cell Volume in Human Glioblastoma Cells

    Using a combination of electrophysiological and imaging approaches in glioblastoma U87-MG cells, investigators found that hypotonic-induced cell swelling triggered the opening of Ca2+-activated K+ channels of large and intermediate conductance, both highly expressed in glioblastoma cells.
    [Journal Of Cellular Physiology]

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    Ablation of KIF2C in Purkinje Cells Impairs Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor Trafficking and Motor Coordination in Male Mice

    Researchers showed that kinesin family member 2C (KIF2C) regulated the transport of mGlu1 receptors in Purkinje cells by binding to Rab8. KIF2C deficiency in Purkinje cells results in abnormal gait, reduced balance ability, and motor incoordination in male mice.
    [Journal Of Physiology]

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    Human Preterm Colostrum Stimulates Outgrowth in Neurogenic Tissue

    Scientists investigated the neuromodulatory capacity of human milk of premature infants on the olfactory bulb. A high bioactivity of human preterm colostrum on murine neonatal neurogenic tissue was demonstrated to be associated with a proteome profoundly differing from mature milk.
    [Pediatric Research]

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    Methylglyoxal-Induced Neurotoxic Effects in Primary Neuronal-Like Cells Transdifferentiated From Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Impact of Low Concentrations

    Methylglyoxal cytotoxicity was evaluated employing a human stem cell-derived model, namely, neuron-like cells transdifferentiated from mesenchymal stem/stromal cells, which served as a source of human based species-specific “healthy” cells.
    [Journal Of Applied Toxicology]

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    A Deep Convolutional Neural Network for Efficient Microglia Detection

    Researchers presented the development and validation of a fully automated and efficient microglia detection method using the YOLOv3 deep learning-based algorithm. They applied this method to analyze the number of microglia in different spinal cord and brain regions of rats.
    [Scientific Reports]

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    REVIEWS

    Nanoparticles Mediated the Diagnosis and Therapy of Glioblastoma: Bypass or Cross the Blood–Brain Barrier

    Scientists review the application and progress of nanomedicine delivery systems in brain tumors, summarizing the mechanism of nanomaterials crossing the blood-brain barrier. Furthermore, the specific application of nanotechnology in glioblastoma is discussed in depth.
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    The Role of Chromatin Remodeler SMARCA4/BRG1 in Brain Cancers: A Potential Therapeutic Target

    The authors explore the multifaceted interaction between SMARCA4 and various brain cancer types, highlighting its roles in tumor pathogenesis, the pathways it regulates, and the advances that have been made in understanding the functional relevance of mutations.
    [Oncogene]

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    INDUSTRY AND POLICY NEWS

    CANbridge to Continue CAN008 Phase II Trial in Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) in China Based on Interim Analysis of Independent Data Monitoring Committee

    CANbridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that, based on the interim analysis recommendation of the independent data monitoring committee, it plans to continue the ongoing Phase II study of CAN008 in patients with newly diagnosed GBM in China to completion.
    [CANbridge Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]

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