A new gatekeeper to control oligodendrogenesis

PLoS Biol. 2024 Jul 11;22(7):e3002691. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002691. eCollection 2024 Jul.

Abstract

The diversity of oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) is not well understood and is actively discussed in the field. A new study in PLOS Biology describes a novel marker for an OPC subpopulation that controls oligodendrogenesis and myelination.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biomarkers / metabolism
  • Cell Differentiation*
  • Humans
  • Myelin Sheath / metabolism
  • Myelin Sheath / physiology
  • Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cells / cytology
  • Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cells / metabolism
  • Oligodendrocyte Precursor Cells / physiology
  • Oligodendroglia* / cytology
  • Oligodendroglia* / metabolism
  • Oligodendroglia* / physiology

Substances

  • Biomarkers