Neuron-glia interaction in the insect nervous system

In all complex organisms, glial cells are pivotal for neuronal development and function. Insects are characterized by having only a small number of these cells, which nevertheless display a remarkable molecular diversity. An intricate relationship between neurons and glia is initially required for g...

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Published in:Current opinion in neurobiology 2005-02, Vol.15 (1), p.34-39
Main Authors: Edenfeld, Gundula, Stork, Tobias, Klämbt, Christian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Cell Adhesion Molecules, Neuron-Glia - physiology
Cell Communication - physiology
Drosophila
Insecta - cytology
Insecta - physiology
Nervous System - cytology
Nervous System - growth & development
Neuroglia - cytology
Neuroglia - physiology
Neurons - cytology
Neurons - physiology
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Summary:In all complex organisms, glial cells are pivotal for neuronal development and function. Insects are characterized by having only a small number of these cells, which nevertheless display a remarkable molecular diversity. An intricate relationship between neurons and glia is initially required for glial migration and during axonal patterning. Recent data suggest that in organisms such as Drosophila, a prime role of glial cells lies in setting boundaries to guide and constrain axonal growth.
ISSN:0959-4388
1873-6882
DOI:10.1016/j.conb.2005.01.007