Metabolic interactions between axons and Schwann cells of the mouse sciatic nerve

Astrocytes of the central nervous system (CNS) provide glycogen derived lactate to axons when energy substrate availability is low and when axons have an increased energy demand. Signals, including glutamate and K+, released from axons communicate the need for metabolic support and trigger astrocyte...

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Main Author: Rich, Laura
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2022
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/67267/