| Literature DB >> 12111826 |
Yangzhou Du1, Cheryl F Dreyfus.
Abstract
Glial cells recently are being appreciated as supporters of brain neurons. This review addresses their role as growth factor providers. While the function of astrocytes in this capacity is known, new data indicate that oligodendrocytes, the myelinating cells of the brain, exhibit similar abilities. Oligodendrocytes provide trophic signals to nearby neurons and synthesize defined growth factors. Expression of growth factors is influenced by neural signals. The review summarizes these roles and their implications in brain function. Copyright 2002 Wiley-Liss, Inc.Mesh:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12111826 DOI: 10.1002/jnr.10245
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Neurosci Res ISSN: 0360-4012 Impact factor: 4.164