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Direct conversion of fibroblasts to neurons by a new mechanism – p53 regulation

ABSTRACT: Direct conversion from fibroblast to neuron has recently been successfully induced bypassing the pluripotent state. However, the conversion takes a few months with low percentages of success. Here we found that depletion of p53, which can converted fibroblasts into three major neural lineages: neurons, astrocytes and oligodendrocytes. Furthermore, our method provided a high efficiency of conversion in aging fibroblasts, where published methods failed. This finding may help developing a prototype for neuron replacement therapy, including foraging people vulnerable to neurological disorders.

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

PROVIDER: GSE46392 | GEO | 2013/04/26

SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA199749

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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