IGF-1 Protects Neurons in the Cortex and Subventricular Zone in a Periventricular Leucomalacia Model

Conclusion: PVL increased the number of early neuronal cells in the SVZ, reducing the survival of mature neurons in the cerebral cortex; IGF-1 reversed these effects.

Source: In Vivo - January 5, 2021 Category: Research Authors: KIM, D.-J., CHO, S.-Y., KIM, S.-U., JO, D.-W., HWANG, H.-I., SHIN, H.-K., JUN, Y.-H. Tags: Experimental Studies Source Type: research