Rapid and Robust Generation of Human Cortical Interneurons from Induced Neural Stem Cells
Xinwei Zang, Yunqian Guan, Wanting Xing, Zhiguo Chen · 2026
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Xinwei Zang, Yunqian Guan, Wanting Xing, and Zhiguo Chen present a fast method for making human cortical interneurons from induced neural stem cells, in a 2026 stem cell study. Existing routes from pluripotent cells are slow and inconsistent across lines. Their small-molecule recipe commits the stem cells to interneuron fate within about two weeks.
Brief pathway blocking set the lineage, and prolonged activation of a developmental signal strengthened marker expression and early maturation pathways. Results reproduced across four genetically distinct lines with few off-target cells. The neurons migrated, produced the inhibitory transmitter GABA, and survived transplantation into mouse brain, forming synapse-like structures. Scalable production for future cell therapy is the goal.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Xinwei Zang, Yunqian Guan, Wanting Xing, Zhiguo Chen |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 49 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |