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Invasion of the Nervous System

Year: 2020

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: In vertebrates, the nervous system (NS) is composed of a peripheral collection of neurons (the peripheral nervous system, PNS), a central set found in the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system, CNS).The NS is protected by rather complicated multi-layer barriers that allow access to nutrients and facilitate contact with the peripheral tissues, but block entry of pathogens and toxins.Virus infections usually begin in peripheral tissues and if these barriers

Source: Caister Academic Press eBooks

DOI: 10.21775/9781913652555.05

Authors: Orkide O. Koyuncu, Lynn W. Enquist, Esteban A. Engel

Institution: Princeton University

Language: English

Topic: Barrier Structure and Function Studies

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4232824888

FWCI: 0.573

Cites: 224

Cited by: 1

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