Postnatal Neural Stem Cell (IMAGE)

Nagoya City University

Postnatal Neural Stem Cell — Caption

This image shows a postnatal neural stem cell (NSC) in the ventricular-subventricular zone. The majority of postnatal NSCs are maintained in a quiescent state, allowing for long-term maintenance. Birth-induced alterations in glutamine metabolism are required for postnatal NSCs to acquire quiescence.

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