Emerging Roles for Bone Morphogenetic Proteins in Central Nervous System Glial Biology

Authors

Alison K. Hall, CASE School of Medicine
Robert H. Miller, CASE School of Medicine

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

4-1-2004

Journal

Journal of Neuroscience Research

Volume

76

Issue

1

DOI

10.1002/jnr.20019

Keywords

Astrocytes; Bone morphogenetic proteins; Development; Gliosis; Oligodendrocytes

Abstract

Bone morphogenetic proteins, members of the TGFβ superfamily have been implicated in a variety of roles in the developing and mature nervous system. These divergent functions are a reflection of the closely defined spatial and temporal expression of BMPs in the CNS, and the potential interactions of the BMP signaling pathway with the STAT and MAP kinase pathways. In this review we discuss the roles of BMPs in early patterning of the CNS, determination of neural cell fate, and regulation of oligodendrocyte maturation during CNS development. Additional functions for members of the TGFβ superfamily in CNS injury responses are emerging suggesting these molecules represent useful targets for manipulating neural responses to CNS insults. © 2004 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

APA Citation

Hall, A., & Miller, R. (2004). Emerging Roles for Bone Morphogenetic Proteins in Central Nervous System Glial Biology. Journal of Neuroscience Research, 76 (1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jnr.20019