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News Physiol Sci 9: 265-267, 1994;
1548-9213/94 $5.00
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News in Physiological Sciences, Vol 9, 265-267, Copyright © 1994 by International Union of Physiological Sciences

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Glial Function in Homeostasis of the Neuronal Microenvironment

RK Orkand and SC Opava

Neuroglia buffer changes in the concentrations of ions and small molecules in the tortuous network of narrow extracellular clefts that constitutes the functional environment of neurons in the central nervous system. The large area of glial membrane bordering this space exhibits specific membrane transport systems for homeostasis.




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