Physiology of astroglia
A Verkhratsky, M Nedergaard - Physiological reviews, 2018 - journals.physiology.org
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 …
and defense of the central nervous system (CNS). Astrocytes are highly heterogeneous in …
Glia of the human retina
A Reichenbach, A Bringmann - Glia, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The human retina contains three types of glial cells: microglia and two types of macroglia,
astrocytes and Müller cells. Macroglia provide homeostatic and metabolic support to …
astrocytes and Müller cells. Macroglia provide homeostatic and metabolic support to …
[HTML][HTML] Glia–neuron interactions in the mammalian retina
The mammalian retina provides an excellent opportunity to study glia–neuron interactions
and the interactions of glia with blood vessels. Three main types of glial cells are found in …
and the interactions of glia with blood vessels. Three main types of glial cells are found in …
Astrocyte regulation of blood flow in the brain
BA MacVicar, EA Newman - Cold Spring Harbor …, 2015 - cshperspectives.cshlp.org
Neuronal activity results in increased blood flow in the brain, a response named functional
hyperemia. Astrocytes play an important role in mediating this response. Neurotransmitters …
hyperemia. Astrocytes play an important role in mediating this response. Neurotransmitters …
Fluid and ion transfer across the blood–brain and blood–cerebrospinal fluid barriers; a comparative account of mechanisms and roles
SB Hladky, MA Barrand - Fluids and Barriers of the CNS, 2016 - Springer
The two major interfaces separating brain and blood have different primary roles. The
choroid plexuses secrete cerebrospinal fluid into the ventricles, accounting for most net fluid …
choroid plexuses secrete cerebrospinal fluid into the ventricles, accounting for most net fluid …
Physiological roles of aquaporin-4 in brain
EA Nagelhus, OP Ottersen - Physiological reviews, 2013 - journals.physiology.org
Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) is one of the most abundant molecules in the brain and is particularly
prevalent in astrocytic membranes at the blood-brain and brain-liquor interfaces. While …
prevalent in astrocytic membranes at the blood-brain and brain-liquor interfaces. While …
Müller cells in the healthy and diseased retina
A Bringmann, T Pannicke, J Grosche, M Francke… - Progress in retinal and …, 2006 - Elsevier
Müller glial cells span the entire thickness of the tissue, and ensheath all retinal neurons, in
vertebrate retinae of all species. This morphological relationship is reflected by a multitude …
vertebrate retinae of all species. This morphological relationship is reflected by a multitude …
Specialized membrane domains for water transport in glial cells: high-resolution immunogold cytochemistry of aquaporin-4 in rat brain
S Nielsen, EA Nagelhus… - Journal of …, 1997 - Soc Neuroscience
Membrane water transport is critically involved in brain volume homeostasis and in the
pathogenesis of brain edema. The cDNA encoding aquaporin-4 (AQP4) water channel …
pathogenesis of brain edema. The cDNA encoding aquaporin-4 (AQP4) water channel …
[HTML][HTML] Astrocytic modulation of neuronal excitability through K+ spatial buffering
A Bellot-Saez, O Kékesi, JW Morley… - … & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2017 - Elsevier
The human brain contains two major cell populations, neurons and glia. While neurons are
electrically excitable and capable of discharging short voltage pulses known as action …
electrically excitable and capable of discharging short voltage pulses known as action …
Müller glial cells in retinal disease
A Bringmann, P Wiedemann - Ophthalmologica, 2011 - karger.com
Virtually all pathogenic stimuli activate Müller cells. Reactive Müller cells exert protective
and toxic effects on photoreceptors and neurons. They contribute to oxidative stress and …
and toxic effects on photoreceptors and neurons. They contribute to oxidative stress and …