What actually happens in the brain in cases of depression? Relatively unknown brain cells—"astrocytes"—are believed to play ...

"Astrocytes serve many functions in the brain but one of the most important ones is the removal of the neurotransmitter ...

Future directions might also include modalities to examine astrocyte function in vivo. In vivo imaging of astrocyte–astrocyte communication (e.g. calcium waves) has already been carried out in ...

It has no specific family link. Astrocytes are a subtype of important cells that make up the majority of cells in the nervous system. They perform many functions including providing nutrients ...

Astrocytes are often referred to as the supportive cells of the CNS, but their role goes far beyond just support. They regulate several vital functions in the brain, including maintaining ...

New research shows astrocytes can remove Alzheimer’s-related amyloid-beta via autophagy, offering a promising new direction ...

In an ALS study, growth factor FGF4 reduced the activity of star-shaped cells called astrocytes but did not stop motor ...

Caption The connection between perturbations in BBB barrier function and damage to the astrocyte network and its functions arises from BBB damage, leading to the extravasation of albumin. In the ...

This review summarizes the association between the disruption of the BBB and the activation of astrocytes in epilepsy via ...