The regulation of brain states by neuroactive substances distributed via the cerebrospinal fluid; a review
Open Access
- 6 January 2010
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Nature in Fluids and Barriers of the CNS
- Vol. 7 (1) , 1
Abstract
The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) system provides nutrients to and removes waste products from the brain. Recent findings suggest, however, that in addition, the CSF contains message molecules in the form of actively released neuroactive substances. The concentrations of these vary between locations, suggesting they are important for the changes in brain activity that underlie different brain states, and induce different sensory input and behavioral output relationships.Keywords
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