Blood-brain barrier cells regulate neurons in fruit flies, suggesting role in neurodegeneration - The Science Board
8/16/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 8 months ago
by Nick Paul Taylor, The Science Advisory Board contributing writer
by Nick Paul Taylor, The Science Advisory Board contributing writer
Cells in the blood-brain barrier regulate nerve ensheathment and neurotransmitter release in fruit flies, suggesting they may play a role in neurological conditions in humans.
The barrier, which controls the molecules that enter the nervous system, breaks down in conditions such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease. While barrier breakdown is traditiona… [+2387 chars]
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