Notch Signaling Plays an Instructive Role in Supporting Cell Development and is Critical for Supporting Cell Survival
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ABSTRACT: The sensory epithelium of the cochlea is a specialized structure responsible for the perception of sound. While much is understood about the development of the mechanosensory hair cells found within this epithelium, little is known about the development of the glial-like supporting cells. Here, we provide evidence that in addition to its well-characterized inhibitory function, canonical Notch signaling plays a positive, instructive role in the differentiation of supporting cells. Using γ-secretase inhibitor DAPT to acutely block canonical Notch signaling, we identified a cohort of Notch-regulated supporting cell-specific genes, with diverse functions in cell signaling, cell differentiation, neuronal innervation and synaptogenesis.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE67085 | GEO | 2016/02/01
SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA278875
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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