Volume transmission of beta-endorphin via the cerebrospinal fluid; a review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>There is increasing evidence that non-synaptic communication by volume transmission in the flowing CSF plays an important role in neural mechanisms, especially for extending the duration of behavioral effects. In the present review, we explore the mechanisms invo...

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Main Authors: Veening Jan G, Gerrits Peter O, Barendregt Henk P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Fluids and Barriers of the CNS
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Online Access:http://www.fluidsbarrierscns.com/content/9/1/16