Gap-like junctions between neurons and glia in the superior colliculus of mammals.
The neuron cell bodies and glia cells are separated by a narrow intercellular cleft of 200 A. We present here evidence that perikarya neuronal and perineuronal glia of the superior colliculus of the Oryctolagus Cuniculus communicate through gap-like junctions according to ultrastructural parameters. These junctions would mean some degree of electronic coupling between neuron cell bodies and perineuronal glia cells.
Sinués Porta
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Department of Morphology, Medical School, University of Zaragoza, Spain.
Conde Guerri
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B
Martínez Millán
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Parra Gerona
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Arrazola Schlamilch
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M
D000818:Animals; D007365:Intercellular Junctions / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009457:Neuroglia / Q000648:ultrastructure; D009474:Neurons / Q000648:ultrastructure; D011817:Rabbits; D013477:Superior Colliculi / Q000648:ultrastructure*