Plasticity of the Human Olfactory System: The Olfactory Bulb

Molecules

Caroline Huart¹  Philippe Rombaux¹ 

[1] Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels 1200, Belgium

关键词: olfaction;    olfactory bulb;    plasticity;   

DOI  :  10.3390/molecules180911586

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

In the last years, an increasing interest has been paid to the olfactory system, particularly to its abilities of plasticity and its potential continuous neurogenesis throughout adult life. Although mechanisms underlying adult neurogenesis have been largely investigated in animals, to some degree they remain unclear in humans. Based on human research findings, the present review will focus on the olfactory bulb as an evidence of the astonishing plasticity of the human olfactory system.

【 授权许可】

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