Neuroanatomical characterization of perineuronal net components in the human cochlear nucleus and superior olivary complex.

In conclusion, the present study demonstrates that PNs form a prominent extracellular structure on CN and SOC neurons in the human brain, potentially stabilizing synaptic contacts, which is in agreement with many other mammalian species.
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Source: Hearing Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Audiology Authors: Weinrich L, Sonntag M, Arendt T, Morawski M Tags: Hear Res Source Type: research