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dendrite
Comparative biology:
- nanotubes between dendrites in mice allow Ca+2 to pass between neurons transmitting an electrical signal from one neuron to the next
- beta-amyloid can also pass through these nanotubes [1]
Specific
corneal dendrite
General
neurite
Properties
CELL: neuron
References
- Offord C
Neurons can communicate via hidden network of nanotubes, study finds.
Tubes in mouse and human brains may also influence spread of brain disease.
Science News. Oct 2, 2025
https://www.science.org/content/article/neurons-can-communicate-hidden-network-nanotubes-study-finds
- Chang M, Krussel S, Parajuli LK et al
Intercellular communication in the brain through a dendritic nanotubular network.
Science. 2025 Oct 2;390(6768):eadr7403.
PMID: 41037599
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adr7403
Components
dendritic region