PAR1 activation induces rapid changes in glutamate uptake and astrocyte morphology
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DOI: 10.1038/srep43606
Abstract: The G-protein coupled, protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1) is a membrane protein expressed in astrocytes. Fine astrocytic processes are in tight contact with neurons and blood vessels and shape excitatory synaptic transmission due to their abundant… read more here.
Keywords: glutamate uptake; induces rapid; par1 activation; activation ... See more keywords