Glia limitans

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title: Glia limitans
text: The glia limitans, or the glial limiting membrane, is a thin barrier of astrocyte foot processes associated with the parenchymal basal lamina surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is the outermost layer of neural tissue, and among its responsibilities is the prevention of the over-migration of neurons and neuroglia, the supporting cells of the nervous system, into the meninges. The glia limitans also plays an important role in regulating the movement of small molecules and cells into the bra
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description: Thin astrocyte membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glia_limitans
date created: 2006-08-19T01:12:15Z
date modified: 2024-09-14T16:34:34Z
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