Aquaporin (AQP) water channels are expressed primarily in cell plasma membranes. In this
paper, we review recent evidence that AQPs facilitate cell migration. AQP-dependent cell …

Neurodegenerative disorders are caused by the death and dysfunction of brain cells, but
despite a huge worldwide effort, no neuroprotective treatments that slow cell death currently …

Astrocyte activation is a hallmark of central nervous system injuries resulting in glial scar
formation (astrogliosis). The activation of astrocytes involves metabolic and morphological …

Neuroprosthetic devices have made a major impact in the treatment of a variety of disorders
such as paralysis and stroke. However, a major impediment in the advancement of this …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The endocannabinoid system may regulate glial cell
functions and their responses to pathological stimuli, specifically, Alzheimer's disease. One …

Background Astrocytes have critical roles in the human CNS in health and disease. They
provide trophic support to neurons and are innate-immune cells with keys roles during states …

Despite accumulating evidence of the clinical effectiveness of acupuncture, its mechanism
remains largely unclear. We assume that molecular signaling around the acupuncture …

High-content analysis (HCA) combines automated microscopy and automated image
analysis to quantify complex cellular anatomy and biochemistry objectively, accurately and …

We have conducted the first profiling of human Natural Killer (NK) cell mediated killing of
astrocytes using xCELLigence technology. The sensitivity and applicability of xCELLigence …

Abstract Aquaporin‐4 (AQP4) is the principle water channel and the primary route for water
transport across astrocytic membranes. AQP4 co‐localizes with Kir4. 1 channels at astrocytic …