Glial cell regulation of rhythmic behavior.

摘要: Brain glial cells, in particular astrocytes and microglia, secrete signaling molecules that regulate glia–glia or glia–neuron communication synaptic activity. While much is known about roles of cells nervous system development, we are only beginning to understand the physiological functions such adult brain. Studies vertebrate invertebrate models, mice Drosophila, have revealed modulation complex behavior. This chapter emphasizes recent evidence from studies rodents Drosophila highlight importance similarities differences neural circuits regulating circadian rhythms sleep two models. The discusses cellular, molecular, genetic approaches been useful these models for understanding how contributes regulation rhythmic