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Neuronal-Astrocytic Interactions in Brain Development, Brain Function and Brain Disease

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Plasticity and Regeneration of the Nervous System

Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ((AEMB,volume 296))

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The purpose of this review is to discuss neuronal-astrocytic interactions which appear to be of major importance in development and function of the brain as well as in brain disease. Initially, the role of these interactions during development will be reviewed followed by a description of their role in normal brain function; finally, the possible importance of a breakdown of these interactions during disease processes will be discussed. However, before starting the description of these interactions, some of the current knowledge of astrocytic functions will be briefly reviewed.

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    Leif Hertz

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  3. Southern Illinois University, Springfield, Illinois, USA

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    Jean Lauder

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Hertz, L. (1991). Neuronal-Astrocytic Interactions in Brain Development, Brain Function and Brain Disease. In: Timiras, P.S., Privat, A., Giacobini, E., Lauder, J., Vernadakis, A. (eds) Plasticity and Regeneration of the Nervous System. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 296. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-8047-4_15

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