A neuron-glia signalling network in the active brain

Citation
P. Bezzi et A. Volterra, A neuron-glia signalling network in the active brain, CUR OP NEUR, 11(3), 2001, pp. 387-394
Citations number
63
Categorie Soggetti
Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
CURRENT OPINION IN NEUROBIOLOGY
ISSN journal
09594388 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
387 - 394
Database
ISI
SICI code
0959-4388(200106)11:3<387:ANSNIT>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
Glial cells are active partners of neurons in processing information and sy naptic integration. They receive coded signals from synapses and elaborate modulatory responses. The active properties of glia, including long-range s ignalling and regulated transmitter release, are beginning to be elucidated . Recent insights suggest that the active brain should no longer be regarde d as a circuitry of neuronal contacts, but as an integrated network of inte ractive neurons and glia.