Tanycyte
Specialized glial cells lining the floor of the third ventricle of the brain, acting as a link between the cerebrospinal fluid and the hypothalamus, involved in neuroendocrine regulation.
Key Functions:
- Transports substances between cerebrospinal fluid and hypothalamus.
- Involved in regulating energy balance and neuroendocrine functions.
- May act as neural stem cells in certain regions.
Interacting Systems & Components:
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