Neuron-glia interaction in the insect nervous system.
In all complex organisms, glial cells are pivotal for neuronal development and function. Insects are characterized by having only a small number of these cells, which nevertheless display a remarkable molecular diversity. An intricate relationship between neurons and glia is initially required for glial migration and during axonal patterning. Recent data suggest that in organisms such as Drosophila, a prime role of glial cells lies in setting boundaries to guide and constrain axonal growth.
Edenfeld
Gundula
G
Institut für Neurobiologie, Universität Münster, Badestr. 9, 48149 Münster, Germany.
Stork
Tobias
T
Klämbt
Christian
C
D000818:Animals; D019062:Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuron-Glia / Q000502:physiology*; D002450:Cell Communication / Q000502:physiology*; D007313:Insecta / Q000166:cytology* / Q000502:physiology; D009420:Nervous System / Q000166:cytology / Q000254:growth & development; D009457:Neuroglia / Q000166:cytology* / Q000502:physiology; D009474:Neurons / Q000166:cytology* / Q000502:physiology
D019062:Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuron-Glia