Types of Astrocytes
In 1983, M. C. Raff et al. discovered that tissue samples originating from the optic nerves of rats contained two morphologically distinct types of astrocytes.
- So-called "Type 1 astrocytes" had a fibroblasts appearance and resided in both gray matter and white matter.
- "Type 2 astrocytes" had a neuron-like appearance and resided in white matter alone (Sherman, Chris).
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