Abstract
Publisher Summary The purpose of growing fetal hypothalamic cells in culture is to help in the understanding of mechanisms that control their development and, by the same time, to provide an in vitro system where the integrity of the neuronal structures will be maintained. The culture of fetal hypothalamic cells in completely defined medium is possible. It permits the analysis in culture of several parameters of neuronal development: synaptogenesis, development of same neuronal function, at least cholinergic neurons, and ability to release or to degrade neuropeptides. It responds to hormonal modifications of the medium, at very low concentrations. The use of a serum free medium for growing normal fetal hypothalamic cells offers a promising model for studying neuro-endocrine regulatory mechanisms in culture.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
