Biology of Neuroglia

Content: 
Progress in Brain Research
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Edited by
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Copyright Page
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List of Contributors
Pages v-vi

Preface
Pages ix-x
E. De Robertis, R. Carrea

Some New Electron Microscopical Contributions to the Biology of Neuroglia: Introduction Original Research Article
Pages 1-11
Eduardo D.P. De Robertis

Morphological and Functional Characteristics of the Central and Peripheral Neuroglia (Light Microscopical Observations) Original Research Article
Pages 12-34
M. Polak

Enzyme Histochemistry of Neuroglia Original Research Article
Pages 35-47
Reinhard L. Friede

Functional Implications of Structural Findings in Retinal Glial Cells Original Research Article
Pages 48-72
Arnaldo Lasansky

Observations on Penetration of Serum Proteins into the Central Nervous System Original Research Article
Pages 73-88
I. Klatzo, H. Wiśaniewski, D.E. Smith

Astroglial Reactions to Ionizing Radiation: with Emphasis on Glycogen Accumulation Original Research Article
Pages 89-114
J. Miquel, W. Haymaker

First Discussion Period
Pages 115-123

The Extracellular Space of the Brain Original Research Article
Pages 124-134
H. Davson, M. Bradbury

The Distribution of Water in Brain Tissues Swollen in vitro and in vivo Original Research Article
Pages 135-154
H.M. Pappius

The Movement of Electrolytes and Albumin in Different Types of Cerebral Edema Original Research Article
Pages 155-183
Louis Bakay

Changes in the Size of Astrocytes and Oligodendrocytes during Anoxia, Hypothermia and Spreading Depression Original Research Article
Pages 184-195
H. Collewijn, J.P. Schadeé

Osmotic Behaviour and Glial Changes in Isolated Frog Brains Original Research Article
Pages 196-218
J.A. Zadunaisky, F. Wald, E.D.P. De Robertis

Some Aspects of Amino Acid Transport in the Central Nervous System Original Research Article
Pages 219-224
E. Levin, G.J. Nogueira, C.A. Garcia Argiz

Second Discussion Period
Pages 225-233

Excitability of Neurons and Glial Cells
Pages 234-242

Nervous Function Based on Interactions Between Neuronal and Non-Neuronal Elements Original Research Article
Pages 243-266
G. Svaetichin, K. Negishi, R. Fatehchand, B.D. Drujan, A. Selvín De Testa

Introductory Discussion on Glial Function Original Research Article
Pages 267-277
Robert Galambos

General Discussion
Pages 278-283

Conclusions of the Symposium Original Research Article
Pages 284-286
Eduardo D.P. De Robertis

Author Index
Pages 287-292

Subject Index
Pages 293-297