Layer-specific dendritic regression of pyramidal cells

Physiological

Data Availability

49 to 90 years

Tissue

  • prefrontal cortex Changes

References

  • de Brabander et al. (1998) "Layer-specific dendritic regression of pyramidal cells with ageing in the human prefrontal cortex." Eur. J. Neurosci. 10(4):1261-1269 (PubMed)
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Description

A significant regression of the layer V dendritic pattern of the prefrontal cortex of humans was observed with increasing age. In contrast, the layer IIIc neurons did not show any age-related changes.