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Methods To Study Angiogenesis, Neurogenesis, and Neuroplasticity in Health and Disease
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Adnan Ghori

Adnan Ghori

Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Department of Neurosurgery

Dr. Adnan Ghori is a senior Postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Neurosurgery, Charité Universitätsmedizin in Berlin, where he has been since 2009. His research focus lies in understanding neurovascular repair processes after ischemic stroke. He is passionate about understanding brain function in health and disease and has a strong background in stroke, tumor, Alzheimer’s, and preclinical target validation. A Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Cognitive Science allowed him to explore neuroscience with a multi-faceted lens. His research group uses different techniques to study the role of guidance molecules such as VEGF/ephrinB2/EphB4 in neurovascular remodeling and regenerating the blood-brain barrier (BBB) after cerebral stroke. Using a retroviral, pharmacological, and knock-out animal model, they showed that inhibition of ephrinB2/EphB4 signaling suppresses post-stroke neurovascular repair mechanisms resulting in an aggravation of brain edema. In contrast, the activation of ephrinB2 after stroke leads to increased pericyte recruitment and endothelial-pericyte interaction, resulting in an accelerated neurovascular repair after stroke. This work has yielded interesting results helping to understand better the mechanisms underlying BBB recovery and endothelial-pericyte interaction in post-stroke neovascularization. In parallel, the group continuously works on the role of inflammation and neurogenesis in neurovascular recovery after brain injury.

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Angiogenesis, neurogenesis, and neuroplasticity are essential biological processes that are crucial in maintaining and regulating the brain's physiological and functional health. The goal of studying angiogenesis is to understand how blood vessels are formed and maintained and how this process can be modulated to promote tissue repair and regeneration. In health, angiogenesis is a fundamental process that enables oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissues, whereas, in disease, it can contribute to tumor growth and metastasis.

The study of neurogenesis aims to understand how new neurons are generated and integrated into existing neural networks. In the healthy adult brain, neurogenesis occurs in specific regions, such as the hippocampus, and is thought to play a role in learning and memory. Researchers studying neurogenesis aim to understand the mechanisms that regulate this process and develop therapies to promote regeneration. Finally, neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to adapt and reorganize in response to environmental stimuli. This process is crucial for learning, memory, and recovery after brain injury.

In recent years, significant progress has been made in characterizing the processes of angiogenesis, neurogenesis, and neuroplasticity and their roles in health and disease. This Methods Collection aims to highlight various methods of studying these processes, including in vivo models in zebrafish and mice, in vitro cultivation models, and functional studies. The goal is to provide an overview of important methods that can help identify potential therapeutic targets and promote regeneration and recovery after injury or disease.

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