Neural stem cells (NSCs) are self-renewing,
multipotent cells that generate the main
phenotype of the
nervous system.
Stem cells are characterized by their capability to differentiate into multiple cell types via exogenous stimuli from their environment. They undergo asymmetric cell division into two daughter cells, one non-specialized and one specialized. NSCs primarily differentiate into
neurons,
astrocytes, and
oligodendrocytes.