Direct cell reprogramming enables direct conversion of fibroblasts into functional neurons and oligodendrocytes using a minimal set of cell-lineage-specific transcription factors. This approach is rapid and simple, generating the cell types of interest in one step. However, it remains unknown whether this technology can be applied to convert fibroblasts into astrocytes, the third neural lineage. Astrocytes play crucial roles in neuronal homeostasis, and their dysfunctions contribute to the origin and progression of multiple human diseases. Herein, we carried out a screening using several transcription factors involved in defining the astroglial cell fate and identified NFIA, NFIB, and SOX9 to be sufficient to convert with high efficiency embryonic and postnatal mouse fibroblasts into astrocytes (iAstrocytes). We proved both by gene-expression profiling and functional tests that iAstrocytes are comparable to native brain astrocytes. This protocol can be then employed to generate functional iAstrocytes for a wide range of experimental applications.
Caiazzo, M., Giannelli, S., Valente, P., Lignani, G., Carissimo, A., Sessa, A., et al. (2015). Direct conversion of fibroblasts into functional astrocytes by defined transcription factors. STEM CELL REPORTS, 4(1), 25-36.
Citazione: | Caiazzo, M., Giannelli, S., Valente, P., Lignani, G., Carissimo, A., Sessa, A., et al. (2015). Direct conversion of fibroblasts into functional astrocytes by defined transcription factors. STEM CELL REPORTS, 4(1), 25-36. |
Tipo: | Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico |
Carattere della pubblicazione: | Scientifica |
Presenza di un coautore afferente ad Istituzioni straniere: | No |
Titolo: | Direct conversion of fibroblasts into functional astrocytes by defined transcription factors |
Autori: | Caiazzo, M; Giannelli, S; Valente, P; Lignani, G; Carissimo, A; Sessa, A; Colasante, G; Bartolomeo, R; Massimino, L; Ferroni, S; Settembre, C; Benfenati, F; Broccoli, V |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2015 |
Lingua: | English |
Rivista: | STEM CELL REPORTS |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.stemcr.2014.12.002 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |
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