[HTML][HTML] The glymphatic system: Current understanding and modeling
We review theoretical and numerical models of the glymphatic system, which circulates
cerebrospinal fluid and interstitial fluid around the brain, facilitating solute transport. Models …
cerebrospinal fluid and interstitial fluid around the brain, facilitating solute transport. Models …
Astrocytic processes: from tripartite synapses to the active milieu
A Semyanov, A Verkhratsky - Trends in neurosciences, 2021 - cell.com
We define a new concept of 'active milieu'that unifies all components of nervous tissue
(neuronal and glial compartments, extracellular space, extracellular matrix, and vasculature) …
(neuronal and glial compartments, extracellular space, extracellular matrix, and vasculature) …
Making sense of astrocytic calcium signals—from acquisition to interpretation
A Semyanov, C Henneberger, A Agarwal - Nature Reviews …, 2020 - nature.com
Astrocytes functionally interact with neurons and with other brain cells. Although not
electrically excitable, astrocytes display a complex repertoire of intracellular Ca2+ signalling …
electrically excitable, astrocytes display a complex repertoire of intracellular Ca2+ signalling …
[HTML][HTML] LTP induction boosts glutamate spillover by driving withdrawal of perisynaptic astroglia
Extrasynaptic actions of glutamate are limited by high-affinity transporters expressed by
perisynaptic astroglial processes (PAPs): this helps maintain point-to-point transmission in …
perisynaptic astroglial processes (PAPs): this helps maintain point-to-point transmission in …
Interactions of glial cells with neuronal synapses, from astrocytes to microglia and oligodendrocyte lineage cells
The mammalian brain is a complex organ comprising neurons, glia, and more than 1× 1014
synapses. Neurons are a heterogeneous group of electrically active cells, which form the …
synapses. Neurons are a heterogeneous group of electrically active cells, which form the …
[HTML][HTML] Astrocyte morphology
KT Baldwin, KK Murai, BS Khakh - Trends in Cell Biology, 2023 - cell.com
Astrocytes are predominant glial cells that tile the central nervous system (CNS). A cardinal
feature of astrocytes is their complex and visually enchanting morphology, referred to as …
feature of astrocytes is their complex and visually enchanting morphology, referred to as …
[HTML][HTML] The role of astrocyte‐mediated plasticity in neural circuit development and function
NA Perez-Catalan, CQ Doe, SD Ackerman - Neural development, 2021 - Springer
Neuronal networks are capable of undergoing rapid structural and functional changes called
plasticity, which are essential for shaping circuit function during nervous system …
plasticity, which are essential for shaping circuit function during nervous system …
[HTML][HTML] Dense 4D nanoscale reconstruction of living brain tissue
Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of living brain tissue down to an individual
synapse level would create opportunities for decoding the dynamics and structure–function …
synapse level would create opportunities for decoding the dynamics and structure–function …
[HTML][HTML] Astrocytes as guardians of neuronal excitability: mechanisms underlying epileptogenesis
QP Verhoog, L Holtman, E Aronica… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Astrocytes are key homeostatic regulators in the central nervous system and play important
roles in physiology. After brain damage caused by eg, status epilepticus, traumatic brain …
roles in physiology. After brain damage caused by eg, status epilepticus, traumatic brain …
The role of astrocyte structural plasticity in regulating neural circuit function and behavior
Brain circuits undergo substantial structural changes during development, driven by the
formation, stabilization, and elimination of synapses. Synaptic connections continue to …
formation, stabilization, and elimination of synapses. Synaptic connections continue to …