title: Modulation of neuronal survival and excitability by an astroglia-derived factor.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Center for Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, University of Liège, 17 place Delcour, B-4020 Liège, Belgium.
authors.forename: Grégory
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hans
authors.forename: Gustave
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Moonen
authors.forename: Jean-Michel
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Rigo
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents