Satellite Glial Cells: Morphology, functional heterogeneity, and role in pain
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Neurons in the somatic, sympathetic, and parasympathetic ganglia are surrounded by envelopes consisting of satellite glial cells (SGCs). Recently, it has become clear that SGCs are highly altered after nerve injury, which influences neuronal excitability and, consequently, the development and maintenance of pain in different animal models of chronic pain. However, the exact mechanism underlying chronic pain is not fully understood yet because it is assumed that SGCs in different ganglia share many common peculiarities, making the process complex. Here, we review recent data on morphological and functional heterogeneity and changes in SGCs in various pain conditions and their role in response to injury. More research is required to decipher the role of SGCs in diseases, such as chronic pain, neuropathology, and neurodegenerative diseases.
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This structure provides the anatomical basis for bidirectional communication and functional interaction between neurons and SGCs, enabling SGC-mediated regulation of synaptic plasticity.
“This structure provides the anatomical basis for the realization of bidirectional communication and functional interaction between neurons and SGCs, thereby enabling SGC-mediated regulation of synaptic plasticity (109).”
From Nociplastic pain: the prominent role of non-neuronal cells in central and peripheral sensitization (2026) · cites this paper as [109]
The Morphological characteristics section (page unavailable) describes the close neuron–SGC sheath as an anatomical and functional unit and suggests that SGCs influence synaptic transmission. The Participation of satellite glial cells in pain conditions section (page unavailable) describes communication between neurons and SGCs, but the paper does not establish that this structure enables SGC-mediated regulation of synaptic plasticity. (LLM, conf=0.87)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measuredNeurons and their synapses are wrapped within a single sheath via gap junctions, forming a discrete anatomical and functional sensory unit.
“Neurons and their synapses are wrapped within a single sheath via gap junctions, forming a discrete anatomical and functional sensory unit.”
From Nociplastic pain: the prominent role of non-neuronal cells in central and peripheral sensitization (2026) · cites this paper as [109]
The Morphological characteristics section says that satellite glial cells form a sheath around each sensory neuron, creating a discrete anatomical and functional unit. It does not say that the sheath wraps the neuron's synapses or is formed via gap junctions; it describes gap junctions between satellite glial cells separately. No page number is available in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.88)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measuredSGCs surround sensory ganglion neurons in a circular arrangement at a distance of approximately 20 nm.
“Satellite glial cells (SGCs), the main cell type mediating myelin generation in the peripheral nervous system, surround sensory ganglion neurons in a circular arrangement at a distance of approximately 20 nm.”
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- Authors
- Andreeva, D., Murashova, L., Burzak, N., & Dyachuk, V.
- Affiliations
- Federal Almazov North-West Medical Research Centre (RU)
- Corresponding author
- Dyachuk, Vyacheslav
- Venue
- Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media SA
- Published
- 2022-10-06
- Volume
- 16
- Pages
- 1019449-1019449
- ISSN
- 1662-5102 (ISSN-L)
- PMC
- PMC9583829
- OpenAlex
- W4303184153
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- 3
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- en
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- Funders
- Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Sensory Systems › Ion Channels and Receptors
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine › Pain Management and Treatment
- Keywords
- satellite glial cells, chronic pain, functional heterogeneity, glial morphology, nerve injury, neuronal excitability, sympathetic ganglia, parasympathetic ganglia, neuropathic pain, neurodegenerative diseases, neuropathology
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