Aging-Related Changes in Expression and Function of Glutamate Transporters in Rat Spinal Cord Astrocytes
Astrocytes make up the predominant cell population among glial cells in the mammalian brain, and they play a vital role in ensuring its optimal functioning. They promote neuronal health and survival and protect neurons from glutamate-induced excitotoxicity. In the spinal cord’s dorsal horn (DH) and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Neuroglia |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6980/4/4/20 |