Emerging Functional Connections Between Metabolism and Epigenetic Remodeling in Neural Differentiation

Overview

Journal Mol Neurobiol

Specialties Molecular Biology
Neurology

Date 2024 Feb 10

PMID 38340204

Authors

Edgar Sanchez-Ramirez

Thi Phuong Lien Ung

Chiara Stringari

Lorena Aguilar-Arnal

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Abstract

Stem cells possess extraordinary capacities for self-renewal and differentiation, making them highly valuable in regenerative medicine. Among these, neural stem cells (NSCs) play a fundamental role in neural development and repair processes. NSC characteristics and fate are intricately regulated by the microenvironment and intracellular signaling. Interestingly, metabolism plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the epigenome dynamics during neural differentiation, facilitating the transition from undifferentiated NSC to specialized neuronal and glial cell types. This intricate interplay between metabolism and the epigenome is essential for precisely regulating gene expression patterns and ensuring proper neural development. This review highlights the mechanisms behind metabolic regulation of NSC fate and their connections with epigenetic regulation to shape transcriptional programs of stemness and neural differentiation. A comprehensive understanding of these molecular gears appears fundamental for translational applications in regenerative medicine and personalized therapies for neurological conditions.

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