Tunneling Nanotube: An Enticing Cell-Cell Communication in the Nervous System.

ABSTRACT: The field of neuroscience is rapidly progressing, continuously uncovering new insights and discoveries. Among the areas that have shown immense potential in research, tunneling nanotubes (TNTs) have emerged as a promising subject of study. These minute structures act as conduits for the transfer of cellular materials between cells, representing a mechanism of communication that holds great significance. In particular, the interplay facilitated by TNTs among various cell types within the brain, including neurons, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, glial cells, and microglia, can be essential for the normal development and optimal functioning of this complex organ. The involvement of TNTs in neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, and Parkinson's disease, h

SUBMITTER: Dagar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10604474 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature