New Functions for Glia in the Brain

New Functions for Glia in the Brain

A new study by Ullian, Barres and colleagues demonstrates another exciting unexpected glial cell function--astrocytes profoundly increase synapse number and are required for their maintenance in vitro. This effect is likely related, at least in part, to the capability of astrocytes to increase synap...

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Veröffentlicht in:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS 2001-03, Vol.98 (7), p.3631-3632
Hauptverfasser: Temburni, Murali Krishna, Jacob, Michele H.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animals
Astrocytes
Astrocytes - physiology
Behavioral neuroscience
Brain
Brain - physiology
Cells
Central nervous system
Commentaries
Ganglia
Neuroglia
Neuroglia - physiology
Neurology
Neurons
Neurons - physiology
Neurotransmitters
Receptors
Synapses
Synaptic Transmission - physiology
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Zusammenfassung:A new study by Ullian, Barres and colleagues demonstrates another exciting unexpected glial cell function--astrocytes profoundly increase synapse number and are required for their maintenance in vitro. This effect is likely related, at least in part, to the capability of astrocytes to increase synaptic activity.
ISSN:0027-8424
1091-6490
DOI:10.1073/pnas.081073198