Modulation of neuronal survival and excitability by an astroglia-derived factor.
We summarize here currently available data related to an astroglia-secreted factor that induces neuronal apoptosis and behaves as an inhibitor of ionotropic inhibitory GABA(A) and glycine receptors.
Hans
Grégory
G
Center for Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, University of Liège, 17 place Delcour, B-4020 Liège, Belgium.
Moonen
Gustave
G
Rigo
Jean-Michel
JM
D000818:Animals; D001253:Astrocytes / Q000166:cytology* / Q000378:metabolism*; D002450:Cell Communication / Q000502:physiology*; D002470:Cell Survival / Q000502:physiology; D009474:Neurons / Q000166:cytology* / Q000502:physiology; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000378:metabolism*
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