Molecular Research in Hippocampal Neurogenesis and Brain Dysfunctions
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 January 2024) | Viewed by 4886
Special Issue Editor
Interests: behavioral neuroscience; cognitive function; emotional regulation; prefrontal cortex; hippocampus; molecular neurobiology
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Dear Colleagues,
The hippocampus, a key region of the medial temporal lobe, is involved in memory formation and consolidation. The subgranular zone of the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus is one of two areas in the adult brain that keeps producing new neurons throughout life. Adult hippocampal neurogenesis is tightly controlled by many environmental and cell-intrinsic factors that help the brain adapt to changes in its environment. Hippocampal neurogenesis is associated with memory formation and emotional regulation. Due to the significance of hippocampal neurogenesis for functional plasticity in the adult brain, many studies have focused on the different stages of neurogenesis, from neural stem cells to adult neurons. Several brain dysfunctions have detrimental effects on adult hippocampal neurogenesis, and the dysregulation of adult hippocampal neurogenesis might partially explain the symptoms of neurological disorders. This Special Issue attempts to provide the most recent molecular knowledge on this topic by collecting original and review articles. This Special Issue will look at the possible mechanisms underlying physiological functions of hippocampal neurogenesis as well as its roles in pathological conditions.
Prof. Dr. Changjong Moon
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- adult hippocampal neurogenesis
- memory formation and emotional regulation
- dentate gyrus
- molecular biology
- neuroanl stem cells
- functional plasticity
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