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Arman Armat1, Arash Pooladi2,3, Seyedeh Asrin Seyedoshohadaei4,5

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Mitochondria play a crucial role in neural stem cell differentiation, with distinct temporal changes observed. Understanding these mitochondrial dynamics offers therapeutic targets for neurodevelopmental disorders.

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  • Mitochondrial function is vital for neural differentiation, but its dynamic roles are not fully understood.
  • This review synthesizes evidence on mitochondria in neural stem cell differentiation and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize current evidence on mitochondrial contributions to neural stem cell differentiation.
  • To explore the temporal dynamics and molecular mechanisms of mitochondrial regulation during neural differentiation.
  • To investigate the implications of mitochondrial dysfunction in neurodevelopmental disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases up to January 2025.
  • Inclusion of studies on mitochondrial properties during neural differentiation.
  • Data extraction on temporal changes, molecular mechanisms, and pathological links, with quality assessment.

Main Results:

  • Fifty studies revealed stage-specific mitochondrial regulation: fragmentation/ROS in early stages, fusion/oxidative phosphorylation in intermediate, and mature networks in late stages.
  • Key molecular mechanisms involved calcium signaling, Wnt/β-catenin pathway, and fusion/fission protein dynamics.
  • Mitochondrial dysfunction was linked to impaired neural differentiation in various neurodevelopmental disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Neural differentiation involves stage-specific mitochondrial changes in morphology, metabolism, and signaling.
  • Identified molecular pathways offer therapeutic targets for neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • Future research should standardize methods, explore tissue-specific regulation, and develop targeted interventions for regenerative medicine.