Cell biology and physiology of astroglia [electronic resource] / Alexei Verkhratsky.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Physiology and pathophysiology of neuroglia: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2011Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (44 min.) : color, sound)Subject(s): Astrocytes | Neuroglia | Astrocytes -- cytology | Astrocytes -- physiology | NeurogliaOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: Astrocytes -- Functions of astroglia -- Adult neurogenesis -- The functional architecture of grey matter -- The blood-brain barrier and astrocytes -- Astroglial perivascular processes -- Mechanisms of molecular traffic through the blood-brain barrier -- Controlling microcirculation -- Metabolic support of neuronal networks -- Brain energetics -- The lactate shuffle -- Homeostatic function -- Water movements -- Signalling function -- Astroglia in synaptic transmission -- Astrocytes as secretory cells -- Distal signalling through the release of gliotransmitters.
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