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Abstract #108296 Published in IGR 23-4

The importance of unambiguous cell origin determination in neuronal repopulation studies

Johnson TV; Calkins DJ; Fortune B; Goldberg JL; La Torre A; Lamba DA; Meyer JS; Reh TA; Wallace VA; Zack DJ; Baranov P
iScience 2023; 26: 106361


Neuronal repopulation achieved through transplantation or transdifferentiation from endogenous sources holds tremendous potential for restoring function in chronic neurodegenerative disease or acute injury. Key to the evaluation of neuronal engraftment is the definitive discrimination of new or donor neurons from preexisting cells within the host tissue. Recent work has identified mechanisms by which genetically encoded donor cell reporters can be transferred to host neurons through intercellular material transfer. In addition, labeling transplanted and endogenously transdifferentiated neurons through viral vector transduction can yield misexpression in host cells in some circumstances. These issues can confound the tracking and evaluation of repopulated neurons in regenerative experimental paradigms. Using the retina as an example, we discuss common reasons for artifactual labeling of endogenous host neurons with donor cell reporters and suggest strategies to prevent erroneous conclusions based on misidentification of cell origin.

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