Synaptically evoked glutamate transporter currents in Spinal Dorsal Horn Astrocytes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Removing and sequestering synaptically released glutamate from the extracellular space is carried out by specific plasma membrane transporters that are primarily located in astrocytes. Glial glutamate transporter function can be moni...

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Main Authors: Dougherty Patrick M, Xin Wenjun, Zhang Haijun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2009-07-01
Series:Molecular Pain
Online Access:http://www.molecularpain.com/content/5/1/36