An emerging body of work shows that #glial cells act as leading architects of the neural extracellular matrix, which serves as a critical signaling hub for nerve synapses and neuronal circuits, according to a new Focus in #ScienceSignaling. scim.ag/3UasbB2
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Beyond the scaffold: Glia as architects of the neural extracellular matrix
How glial cells dynamically shape their surroundings provides insight into brain development and aging.