How Neurons Switch Gears to Navigate the Developing Brain

**Study Identifies PIEZO1’s Role in Neuron Migration Strategies**

A recent study has found that neurons adapt their migration strategies based on the physical environment they encounter during brain development. Researchers discovered that neurons switch between movement modes depending on whether they navigate flat surfaces or tight, crowded spaces. This process is regulated by a mechanosensitive protein channel known as PIEZO1, which detects mechanical stress and prompts changes in the cell’s internal motor mechanisms.

The findings highlight how PIEZO1 enables neurons to respond to varying physical conditions by altering their movement strategy. On flat surfaces, neurons employ one type of migration approach, while in confined environments, such as crowded cellular spaces, they shift to a different mode of locomotion. The study emphasizes the role of PIEZO1 in detecting mechanical cues and triggering these adjustments, shedding light on how neurons navigate complex developmental landscapes within the brain.

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Mark Chiang

紐約 NYU Computer Science 碩士 紐澤西 UMDNJ Biomedical Informatics 博士 中研院博士後 台灣大學博士後