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Protoplasmic Astrocyte Cells (Ncx)


Brn.Ncx.PAsCs

Protoplasmic astrocyte cells reside in the gray matter and express S100β. These cells have many branching processes which envelop synapses and whose endfeet cover blood vessels. These cells regulate extracellular ion concentrations and ensure proper neural synaptic functioning. 

Prenatal - Postnatal
Mature Astrocytes
Astrocytes
Glial Cells
Protoplasmic Astrocyte Cells
Multiple Ancestors Single Ancestor No Descendants Develops from Part of Parent
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