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Inflammation Forces Brain Stem Cells to Halt Neurogenesis

Source: Neuroscience News • Published: 07 Jul 2026, 18:01

Inflammation Forces Brain Stem Cells to Halt Neurogenesis

Brain inflammation and regeneration: this research feature examines inflammatory effects on brain cell renewal and emerging strategies to restore it.

Key Takeaways
  • TNF-α exposure prevented human hippocampal stem cells from differentiating into neurons
  • Chronic TNF-α triggered a Type I interferon signaling cascade in stem cells
  • Antibody blocking Type I interferon signaling restored neurogenesis and prevented T cell recruitment
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