The interaction between microglia and astrocytes significantly influences neuroinflammation.
Microglia/astrocytes, part of the neurovascular unit (NVU), are activated by various brain …

Astrocytes are neural cells of ectodermal, neuroepithelial origin that provide for homeostasis
and defense of the central nervous system (CNS). Astrocytes are highly heterogeneous in …

The neurovascular unit (NVU) is a complex multi-cellular structure consisting of endothelial
cells (ECs), neurons, glia, smooth muscle cells (SMCs), and pericytes. Each component is …

Astrocytes, a major type of glial cell, are known to play key supportive roles in brain function,
contributing to ion and neurotransmitter homeostasis, maintaining the blood–brain barrier …

The cerebral hyperaemia is one of the fundamental mechanisms for the central nervous
system homeostasis. Due also to this mechanism, oxygen and nutrients are maintained in …

Studies have shown that gamma oscillations (30–100 Hz) are relevant for neurocircuit
function, behavior, and memory. To examine a possible causal contribution of gamma …

Astrocytes establish extensive networks via gap junctions that allow each astrocyte to
connect indirectly to the vasculature. However, the proportion of astrocytes directly …

Mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinases are a central component in signaling networks in a
multitude of mammalian cell types. This review covers recent advances on specific functions …

Schizophrenia is a complex, chronic mental health disorder whose heterogeneous genetic
and neurobiological background influences early brain development, and whose precise …

Glial cells are an integral part of functional communication in the brain. Here we show that
astrocytes contribute to the fast dynamics of neural circuits that underlie normal cognitive …