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Direct signaling from astrocytes to neurons in cultures of mammalian brain cells.

Authors :
Nedergaard, Maiken
Source :
Science. 3/25/1994, Vol. 263 Issue 5154, p1768. 4p. 19 Color Photographs, 9 Black and White Photographs, 1 Chart, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Investigates the communication between cocultured neurons and astrocytes. Astrocytes' possession of functional neurotransmitter receptors; Modulation of transmission characteristics of neighboring neurons; Mediation of astrocytic-neuronal signaling through intercellular connections.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ASTROCYTES

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
263
Issue :
5154
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9405241298
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.8134839