Lateral/caudal ganglionic eminence makes limited contribution to cortical oligodendrocytes

The emergence of myelinating oligodendrocytes represents a pivotal developmental milestone in vertebrates, given their capacity to ensheath axons and facilitate the swift conduction of action potentials. It is widely accepted that cortical oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs) arise from medial ga...

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Published ineLife Vol. 13
Main Authors Li, Jialin, Yang, Feihong, Tian, Yu, Wang, Ziwu, Qi, Dashi, Yang, Zhengang, Song, Jiangang, Ding, Jing, Wang, Xin, Zhang, Zhuangzhi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 11.09.2024
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Summary:The emergence of myelinating oligodendrocytes represents a pivotal developmental milestone in vertebrates, given their capacity to ensheath axons and facilitate the swift conduction of action potentials. It is widely accepted that cortical oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs) arise from medial ganglionic eminence (MGE), lateral/caudal ganglionic eminence (LGE/CGE), and cortical radial glial cells (RGCs). Here, we used two different fate mapping strategies to challenge the established notion that the LGE generates cortical OPCs. Furthermore, we used a Cre/loxP-dependent exclusion strategy to reveal that the LGE/CGE does not give rise to cortical OPCs. Additionally, we showed that specifically eliminating MGE-derived OPCs leads to a significant reduction of cortical OPCs. Together, our findings indicate that the LGE does not generate cortical OPCs, contrary to previous beliefs. These findings provide a new view of the developmental origins of cortical OPCs and a valuable foundation for future research on both normal development and oligodendrocyte-related disease.
ISSN:2050-084X
2050-084X
DOI:10.7554/eLife.94317.3