PubMed · 1694977
Hydrocortisone induction during oligodendroglial differentiation.
Abstract
Steroid hormones are important for the normal development of brain. The addition of hydrocortisone to oligodendroglia in culture increases the level of mRNA for proteolipid protein, increases the synthesis of cerebrosides, and provides an induction of activities for the ketone body metabolizing enzymes. While proteolipid protein and cerebrosides are major components of myelin membranes, ketone bodies serve as precursors for lipid synthesis during development. Thus, hydrocortisone is important during the differentiation of oligodendroglia and during initial myelin production.
Explore related subjects
Keep this discovery
Explore connections, maps & timelines
S E Poduslo, C H Pak, K Miller. 1990-05-18. Hydrocortisone induction during oligodendroglial differentiation.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-3940(90)90499-y
Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.