Although it is well established that all brain regions contain various neuronal subtypes with
different functions, astrocytes have traditionally been thought to be homogenous. However …

Astrocytes, one of the most numerous types of cells in the central nervous system, are crucial
for potassium homeostasis, neurotransmitter uptake, synapse formation, regulation of blood …

Intermediate filament (IF) proteins constitute an extremely large multigene family of
developmentally and tissue-regulated cytoskeleton proteins abundant in most vertebrate cell …

Astrocytes respond to all forms of CNS insult and disease by becoming reactive, a
nonspecific but highly characteristic response that involves various morphological and …

Astrocytes and other glia in the central nervous system are now thought to produce
molecules that negatively modulate axon growth, thereby influencing axon pathfinding in …

Recent studies indicate that the cell membrane, interacting with its attached cytoskeleton, is
an important regulator of cell function, exerting and responding to forces. We investigate this …

Transforming growth factor betas (TGF-βs) are known as multifunctional growth factors,
which participate in the regulation of key events of development, disease and tissue repair …

The role of neuroinflammation has been increasingly recognized in the field of
neurodegenerative diseases. Many studies focusing on the glial cells involved in the …

Flavonoids are plant-derived polyphenolic molecules that have potential biological effects
including anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-tumoral effects. These effects …

Astrocytes, the most abundant glial cells in the central nervous system (CNS), comprise a
heterogeneous population of cells. However, how this heterogeneity impacts their function …