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Neural Stem Cells

Meaning

Neural Stem Cells (NSCs) are multipotent cells found primarily in specific niches of the adult central nervous system, notably the subventricular zone and the subgranular zone of the hippocampus, possessing the capacity for self-renewal and differentiation. These cells can generate the main phenotypes of the nervous system: neurons, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes. Their function is crucial for neurogenesis, the ongoing creation of new neurons, which is vital for cognitive plasticity, memory, and repair following neurological injury.