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. 2023 Mar 13;33(5):R200-R202.
doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2023.01.045.

Cell morphology: Astrocyte structure at the nanoscale

Joselyn S Soto  1 , Baljit S Khakh  2
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Cell morphology: Astrocyte structure at the nanoscale

Joselyn S Soto et al. Curr Biol. .
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Abstract

Astrocytes, the most abundant glial cells in the central nervous system, play vital roles in maintaining neuronal function. A new study using focused ion-beam scanning electron microscopy reveals the architecture of astrocytes at the nanoscale and provides new insights on how astrocytes perform their diverse activities.

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