In the brain, mitochondrial metabolism has been largely associated with energy production,
and its dysfunction is linked to neuronal cell loss. However, the functional role of …

Astrocytes perform a wide variety of essential functions defining normal operation of the
nervous system and are active contributors to the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative …

Astroglial cells were long considered as structural and metabolic supporting cells are which
do not directly participate in information processing in the brain. Discoveries of …

Astrocytes, which populate the grey and white mater of the brain and the spinal cord are
highly heterogeneous in their morphology and function. These cells are primarily …

The vertebrate retina has specific functions and structures that give it a unique set of
constraints on the way in which it can produce and use metabolic energy. The retina's …

Astrocytes, the major glial cell type in the central nervous system (CNS), are critical for brain
function and have been implicated in various disorders of the central nervous system. These …

Altered glutamate transporter expression is a common feature of many neuropsychiatric
conditions, including schizophrenia. Excitatory amino acid transporters (EAATs) are …

Neuroglia, the “glue” that fills the space between neurons in the central nervous system,
takes active part in nerve cell signaling. Neuroglial cells, astroglia, oligodendroglia, and …

Although we have learned much about how the brain fuels its functions over the last
decades, there remains much still to discover in an organ that is so complex. This article lays …

The importance of mitochondria for neuronal function is evident by the large number of
neurodegenerative diseases that have been associated with a disruption of mitochondrial …