The Biology of Glial Cells: Recent Advances

Book Overview

This book reviews the role of glial cells (astrocytes, microglia, oligodendroglia, satellite cells, and Schwann cells) in neuronal health and diseases. It discusses the latest advances in understanding their origin, differentiation, and hemostasis. The book also examines the role of microglial cells in central nervous system (CNS) development, maintenance, and synaptic plasticity. Further, the book presents the functions of astrocytes in healthy...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9811683158
• ISBN13: 9789811683152
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 745 Pages
• Weight: 2.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"