Prostaglandin E2 induces glutamate release from subventricular zone astrocytes.
Dave KA, Platel JC, Huang F, Tian D, Stamboulian-Platel S, Bordey A. Prostaglandin E2 induces glutamate release from subventricular zone astrocytes. Neuron Glia Biology 2010, 6: 201-7. PMID: 21211110, DOI: 10.1017/s1740925x10000244.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmbient glutamate levelsProstaglandin E2Subventricular zoneGlutamate releaseAstrocyte-like cellsGlutamate levelsGramicidin-perforated patch-clamp techniquesIntracellular Ca2Application of PGE2Aspartate receptor channelsPatch-clamp techniqueLateral ventricleSVZ cellsPGE2 releaseChoroid plexusMature astrocytesNeuroblast survivalEnzyme immunoassayReceptor channelsAstrocytesE2Ca2CellsReleaseLesser extentNMDA Receptors Activated by Subventricular Zone Astrocytic Glutamate Are Critical for Neuroblast Survival Prior to Entering a Synaptic Network
Platel JC, Dave KA, Gordon V, Lacar B, Rubio ME, Bordey A. NMDA Receptors Activated by Subventricular Zone Astrocytic Glutamate Are Critical for Neuroblast Survival Prior to Entering a Synaptic Network. Neuron 2010, 65: 859-872. PMID: 20346761, PMCID: PMC2861893, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2010.03.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdult-born neuronsNMDA receptorsNMDAR activitySynaptic networksNeuroblast survivalGlutamate release machineryAstrocyte-like cellsLoss of neuroblastsNeonatal electroporationSpecialized astrocytesAstrocytic glutamateOlfactory bulbVesicular releaseRelease machineryReceptorsNeuroblastsNeuronsIntercellular mechanismsSurvivalGlutamateNeuroblast apoptosisAstrocytesNeurogenesisNeurotransmittersSVZ