Astrocytic contributions to Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression were, until recently, largely
overlooked. Astrocytes are integral to normal brain function and astrocyte reactivity is an …

Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) is the hallmark intermediate filament (IF; also known as
nanofilament) protein in astrocytes, a main type of glial cells in the central nervous system …

Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), an astrocytic cytoskeletal protein, can be measured in
blood samples, and has been associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, plasma …

Astrocytes are the most abundant cells in the central nervous system (CNS) that provide
nutrients, recycle neurotransmitters, as well as fulfill a wide range of other homeostasis …

Human exposure to toxic heavy metals is a global challenge. Concurrent exposure of heavy
metals, such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As) and methylmercury (MeHg) are …

Astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglia are abundant cell types found in the central
nervous system and have been shown to play crucial roles in regulating both normal and …

Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) is the main intermediate filament protein in mature
astrocytes, but also an important component of the cytoskeleton in astrocytes during …

Astrocytes maintain the homeostasis of the central nervous system (CNS) by eg recycling of
neurotransmitters and providing nutrients to neurons. Astrocytes function also as key …

It is now well established that the glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) is the principal 8–9 nm
intermediate filament in mature astrocytes of the central nervous system (CNS). Over a …

Astrocytes become activated (reactive) in response to many CNS pathologies, such as
stroke, trauma, growth of a tumor, or neurodegenerative disease. The process of astrocyte …