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Wnt signaling plays an important role in regulating cell growth, differentiation, or movement. This represents a potential in the treatment of pathologies in which the proliferation or differentiation of new cells could be key to the regeneration and mitigation of the consequences of the disease. Glial cells are more than just a glue for neurons, and they have important roles in pathologies in maintaining cell metabolism and survival, and brain functioning in general. The aim of this bachelor thesis is to provide a literature review of the roles of Wnt signaling in glial cells in the healthy brain, but especially in central nervous system (CNS) pathologies. The work provides an overview of the main types of glial cells in the CNS, a description of three Wnt signaling pathways, and focuses in detail on selected CNS pathologies and the role and changes of Wnt signaling that occur in these pathologies. Further research utilizing the potential of Wnt signaling in glial cells might lead to the development of novel therapies that could change the fate of patients with CNS diseases. |
