Glia in Health and Disease

The book will highlight the role played by glial cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems in both healthy and unhealthy individuals. Among all processes involved, we will discuss the importance of the enteric nervous system in the control of gut homeostasis, in the interaction with the im...

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Other Authors: Spohr, Tania (Editor)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: IntechOpen 2020
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