Editorial introduction for special issue on enteric glia Universiteit Hasselt
Glia and neurons form a partnership that originates during the early phases of development and inextricably links the two cell types in structure and function. Glia accompany neuron cell bodies and processes throughout the nervous system and act to shape and support nervous system activity. Central nervous system glia have well defined roles in regulating neuron and neural network functions. In contrast, the functions of peripheral glia ...