학술논문
An astrocyte bridge from synapse to blood flow.
Document Type
Article
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Source
Subject
*CEREBRAL circulation
*ASTROCYTES
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ISSN
1097-6256
Abstract
Examines the mechanism for cerebral vasodilation in which astrocytes are pivotal intermediaries between neurons and brain microcirculation. Role of astrocytes in detecting the level of glutamate-dependent synaptic activity; Use of functional magnetic resonance imaging in understanding changes in blood oxygenation; Implications for understanding cerebral vasodilation.