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A High Output Method to Isolate Cerebral Pericytes from Mouse
Published on: January 14, 2020
Brain pericytes: emerging concepts and functional roles in brain homeostasis
Masahiro Kamouchi1, Tetsuro Ago, Takanari Kitazono
1Department of Medicine and Clinical Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. kamouchi@intmed2.med.kyushu-u.ac.jp
Abstract:
Brain pericytes are an important constituent of neurovascular unit. They encircle endothelial cells and contribute to the maturation and stabilization of the capillaries in the brain. Recent studies have revealed that brain pericytes play pivotal roles in a variety of brain functions, such as regulation of capillary flow, angiogenesis, blood brain barrier, immune responses, and hemostasis. In addition, brain pericytes are pluripotent and can differentiate into different lineages similar to mesenchymal stem cells. The brain pericytes are revisited as a key player to maintain brain function and repair brain damage.
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