Astrocytes in the central nervous system and their functions in health and disease: A review
Lidija Gradišnik, Tomaž Velnar
Abstract
and their complex, specific, and important roles in the central nervous system. In this review, the functions of astrocytes and their roles are described.
Topics & Concepts
AstrocyteNeurogliaCentral nervous systemNeuroscienceMedicineNervous systemGolgi apparatusPathologyBiologyCell biologyEndoplasmic reticulumNeuroscience and Neuropharmacology ResearchNeuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration MechanismsAlzheimer's disease research and treatments