The regulation of brain states by neuroactive substances distributed via the cerebrospinal fluid; a review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) system provides nutrients to and removes waste products from the brain. Recent findings suggest, however, that in addition, the CSF contains message molecules in the form of actively released neuroactive substances. The concentration...

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Main Authors: Veening Jan G, Barendregt Henk P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:Cerebrospinal Fluid Research
Online Access:http://www.cerebrospinalfluidresearch.com/content/7/1/1