Astrocytic Kir4.1 channels and spatial potassium buffering:Astrocytes play a crucial role in maintaining the structural and functional integrity of the brain,which includes formation of the blood-brain barrier,mainte...Astrocytic Kir4.1 channels and spatial potassium buffering:Astrocytes play a crucial role in maintaining the structural and functional integrity of the brain,which includes formation of the blood-brain barrier,maintenance of water and ion homeostasis,metabolism of neurotransmitters and secretion of various neuroactive molecules.展开更多
基金supported in part by a Grant from AMED(17ek0109120h0003)a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research from the Ministry of Education,Culture,Sports,Science and Technology(17K08324 and 15H04892)
文摘Astrocytic Kir4.1 channels and spatial potassium buffering:Astrocytes play a crucial role in maintaining the structural and functional integrity of the brain,which includes formation of the blood-brain barrier,maintenance of water and ion homeostasis,metabolism of neurotransmitters and secretion of various neuroactive molecules.