| Literature DB >> 15604411 |
Heather A Arnett1, Stephen P J Fancy, John A Alberta, Chao Zhao, Sheila R Plant, Sovann Kaing, Cedric S Raine, David H Rowitch, Robin J M Franklin, Charles D Stiles.
Abstract
Olig1 and Olig2 are closely related basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factors that are expressed in myelinating oligodendrocytes and their progenitor cells in the developing central nervous system (CNS). Olig2 is necessary for the specification of oligodendrocytes, but the biological functions of Olig1 during oligodendrocyte lineage development are poorly understood. We show here that Olig1 function in mice is required not to develop the brain but to repair it. Specifically, we demonstrate a genetic requirement for Olig1 in repairing the types of lesions that occur in patients with multiple sclerosis.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15604411 DOI: 10.1126/science.1103709
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN: 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728