Biology and Pathology of Perineuronal Satellite Cells in Sensory Ganglia (eBook)

During the course of a long university career, which started in 1952, Professsor Ennio Pannese headed the Institute of Human Anatomy and later the Institute of Histology, Embryology and Neurocytology at the University of Milan. He did his research mainly in the field of the Neurosciences. He is author of more than 200 scientific articles as well as several books. He was a member of the Advisory Boards of the following journals: Neuropathology and applied Neurobiology, Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology, Journal of Submicroscopic Cytology and Pathology. He was President of the National College of Histology and Embryology Professors of Italy and Co-ordinator of several research projects of the National Research Council of Italy. He is a fellow of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei.

1. Historical Note2. Organization of the Perineuronal Sheath in Adult Vertebrates3. Shape of Satellite Cells4. Structure of Satellite Cells5. Molecular Characteristics of Satellite Cells6. Relationships Between Satellite Cells7. Perikaryal Myelin Sheaths8. Neuron-Satellite Cell Boundary.9. Boundary Between the Satellite Cell Sheath and the Interstitial Connective Tissue10. Quantitative Relationships Between Nerve and Satellite Cells11. Origin and Development of Satellite Cells12. Physiological Properties of Satellite Cells13. Mitotic Activity of Satellite Cells14. Phagocytic Activity of Satellite Cells15. Age-Related Changes16. Roles of Satellite Cells under Physiological Conditions17. Communication Between Neurons and Satellite Cells18. Reaction of  Satellite Cells to Experimental Conditions.19. Reaction of Satellite Cells to Pathological Conditions20. Role of Satellite Cells in Neuropathic Pain