Glial cells and neurotransmission: an inclusive view of synaptic function.
Glial cells throughout the nervous system are closely associated with synapses. Accompanying these anatomical couplings are intriguing functional interactions, including the capacity of certain glial cells to respond to and modulate neurotransmission. Glial cells can also help establish, maintain, and reconstitute synapses. In this review, we discuss evidence indicating that glial cells make important contributions to synaptic function.
Auld
Daniel S
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Département de Physiologie, Université de Montréal, Centre de Recherche en Sciences Neurologiques, PO Box 6128 Station Centre-Ville, Montréal, Québec H3C 3J7, Canada. daniel.auld@mail.mcgill.ca
Robitaille
Richard
R
D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D009457:Neuroglia / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000378:metabolism*; D009435:Synaptic Transmission / Q000502:physiology*
D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents