Activity deprivation induces neuronal cell death: mediation by tissue-type plasminogen activator.

Spontaneous activity is an essential attribute of neuronal networks and plays a critical role in their development and maintenance. Upon blockade of activity with tetrodotoxin (TTX), neurons degenerate slowly and die in a manner resembling neurodegenerative diseases-induced neuronal cell death. The...

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Main Authors: Eldi Schonfeld-Dado, Menahem Segal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3188552?pdf=render