Gliogenesis : historical perspectives, 1839-1985

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Gliogenesis : historical perspectives, 1839-1985

Henry de F. Webster and Karl E. Åström

(Advances in anatomy, embryology and cell biology, 202)

Springer, c2009

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Description

Almost a century and a half of study produced substantial progress in our understanding of glial cells and their development. As in other areas of science, major advances were associated with the discovery of new methods. These are summarized first. Most of this account describes development of glia in the CNS. We begin with astroglia because of their known presence and significance in early embryonic stages. Some of Astroem' s unpublished evidence is included in this section. After consideration of oligodendroglia, microglia and ependymal cells, we describe the development of Schwann cells, the glia found in the PNS. In general, morphological observations of developing mammalian nervous tissues (mostly rodent) are emphasized; we have also tried to include findings relevant to cytodifferentiation, interactions, functions and regulation of developing glia. Of course, much has been learned about glial development by studying other species and a variety of experimental models, such as tissue culture systems, grafts and mouse mutants. Selected aspects of these subjects are also included.

Table of Contents

Gliogenesis.- Astroglia.- Oligodendroglia.- Microglia.- Ependymal Cells.- Tanycytes.- Schwann Cells.

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  • NCID
    BA89005223
  • ISBN
    • 9783540875338
  • LCCN
    2008939433
  • Country Code
    gw
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Berlin ; London
  • Pages/Volumes
    vi, 109 p.
  • Size
    24cm
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