학술논문

An astrocyte bridge from synapse to blood flow.
Document Type
Article
Source
Nature Neuroscience. Jan2003, Vol. 6 Issue 1, p5. 2p.
Subject
*CEREBRAL circulation
*ASTROCYTES
Language
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.