NG2-Glia, a New Player in Energy Balance.
Neuroendocrinology
; 107(3): 305-312, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
There is increasing evidence that glia act not only as neuronal support cells, but that they can also influence physiological outcomes via effects on neural signalling. The role of NG2-glia in this regard is especially enigmatic, as they are known to interact with neural circuits but their precise functions other than as oligodendrocyte progenitor cells remain elusive. Here, we summarise recent evidence suggesting that NG2-glia play a role in the maintenance of energy homeostasis, most notably via the support of leptin-sensing neural circuits. We also discuss the potential clinical implication of these findings specifically in the context of cranial radiation therapy.
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Neuroglia
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Metabolismo Energético
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Animals
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Humans
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2018
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