Barrier mechanisms in the developing brain

• Main Authors: Norman R Saunders (Author), Shane A Liddelow (Author), Katarzyna M Dziegielewska (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Frontiers Media S.A., 2012-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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The adult brain functions within a well-controlled stable environment, the properties of which are determined by cellular exchange mechanisms superimposed on the diffusion restraint provided by tight junctions at interfaces between blood, brain and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). These interfaces are ref...