[HTML][HTML] From synapses to circuits, astrocytes regulate behavior
Astrocytes are non-neuronal cells that regulate synapses, neuronal circuits, and behavior.
Astrocytes ensheath neuronal synapses to form the tripartite synapse where astrocytes …
Astrocytes ensheath neuronal synapses to form the tripartite synapse where astrocytes …
Chemogenetic modulation of astrocytes and microglia: State‐of‐the‐art and implications in neuroscience
J Bossuyt, Y Van Den Herrewegen, L Nestor, A Buckinx… - Glia, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Insights into the role astrocytes and microglia play in normal and diseased brain functioning
has expanded drastically over the last decade. Recently, chemogenetic tools have emerged …
has expanded drastically over the last decade. Recently, chemogenetic tools have emerged …
Resolving heterogeneity in schizophrenia through a novel systems approach to brain structure: individualized structural covariance network analysis
Reliable mapping of system-level individual differences is a critical first step toward
precision medicine for complex disorders such as schizophrenia. Disrupted structural …
precision medicine for complex disorders such as schizophrenia. Disrupted structural …
Astrocyte activities in the external globus pallidus regulate action-selection strategies in reward-seeking behaviors
An imbalance in goal-directed and habitual behavioral control is a hallmark of decision-
making–related disorders, including addiction. Although external globus pallidus (GPe) is …
making–related disorders, including addiction. Although external globus pallidus (GPe) is …
[HTML][HTML] External globus pallidus input to the dorsal striatum regulates habitual seeking behavior in male mice
The external globus pallidus (GPe) coordinates action-selection through GABAergic
projections throughout the basal ganglia. GPe arkypallidal (arky) neurons project exclusively …
projections throughout the basal ganglia. GPe arkypallidal (arky) neurons project exclusively …
[HTML][HTML] Chemogenetic activation of astrocytes in the basolateral amygdala contributes to fear memory formation by modulating the amygdala–prefrontal cortex …
Z Lei, L Xie, CH Li, YY Lam, AS Ramkrishnan… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The basolateral amygdala (BLA) is one of the key brain areas involved in aversive learning,
especially fear memory formation. Studies of aversive learning in the BLA have largely …
especially fear memory formation. Studies of aversive learning in the BLA have largely …
Control of complex behavior by astrocytes and microglia
Evidence that glial cells influence behavior has been gaining a steady foothold in scientific
literature. Out of the five main subtypes of glial cells in the brain, astrocytes and microglia …
literature. Out of the five main subtypes of glial cells in the brain, astrocytes and microglia …
Astrocytes modulate extracellular neurotransmitter levels and excitatory neurotransmission in dorsolateral striatum via dopamine D2 receptor signaling
L Adermark, O Lagström, A Loftén, V Licheri… - …, 2022 - nature.com
Astrocytes provide structural and metabolic support of neuronal tissue, but may also be
involved in shaping synaptic output. To further define the role of striatal astrocytes in …
involved in shaping synaptic output. To further define the role of striatal astrocytes in …
Astrocytes as Drivers and Disruptors of Behavior: New Advances in Basic Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targeting
Astrocytes are emerging as key regulators of cognitive function and behavior. This review
highlights some of the latest advances in the understanding of astrocyte roles in different …
highlights some of the latest advances in the understanding of astrocyte roles in different …
[HTML][HTML] Alcohol-induced neuroinflammatory response and mitochondrial dysfunction on aging and Alzheimer's disease
Mitochondria are essential organelles central to various cellular functions such as energy
production, metabolic pathways, signaling transduction, lipid biogenesis, and apoptosis. In …
production, metabolic pathways, signaling transduction, lipid biogenesis, and apoptosis. In …