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Purkinje cell [pər′kin·jē ‚sel] (histology) Any of the cells of the cerebral cortex with large, flask-shaped bodies forming a single cell layer between the molecular and granular layers. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The scientists also found unusually low numbers of critical signaling components, called Purkinje cells, in brain tissue of the affected mice. WNV antigen was present in cerebellar Purkinje cells, neurons, and glial cells within or adjacent to sites of inflammation in the cerebellum, midbrain, and hypothalamus (Figure 1). Rat pups fed a diet containing 4% lead acetate demonstrated changes in the topology of Purkinje cell dendritic trees due to a change in Purkinje cell metabolism (McConnell and Berry 1979). |
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