Astrocytes as metabolic suppliers to support neuronal activity and brain functions
Hélène Roumes, Luc Pellerin, Anne‐Karine Bouzier‐Sore
Abstract
Energy metabolism is essential for brain function. In recent years, lactate shuttling between astrocytes and neurons has become a fundamental concept of neuroenergetics. However, it remains unclear to what extent this process is critical for different aspects of cognition, their underlying mechanisms, as well as for the signals used to monitor brain activation.
Topics & Concepts
Brain functionNeuroscienceEnergy metabolismFunction (biology)Metabolic activityPremovement neuronal activityBiologyProcess (computing)Cell biologyComputer sciencePhysiologyOperating systemEndocrinologyNeuroscience and Neuropharmacology ResearchNeuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration MechanismsNeurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms