The identification of key genes in transcriptomic data constitutes a huge challenge. Our
review of microarray reports revealed 88 genes whose transcription is consistently regulated …

Long-term memory formation, the ability to retain information over time about an experience,
is a complex function that affects multiple behaviors, and is an integral part of an individual's …

The role of astrocytes in major depressive disorder has received great attention. Increasing
evidence indicates that decreased astrocyte numbers in the hippocampus may be …

The classical view of astrocytes is that they provide supportive functions for neurons,
transporting metabolites and maintaining the homeostasis of the extracellular milieu. This …

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are membrane-enclosed nanoparticles that contain various
biomolecules, including nucleic acids, proteins and lipids, and are manufactured and …

Until recently, astrocytes were thought to be a part of a simple “brain glue” providing only a
supporting role for neurons. However, the discoveries of the last two decades have proven …

Maintenance of hydromineral balance (HB) is an essential condition for life activity at
cellular, tissue, organ and system levels. This activity has been considered as a function of …

Over the past decade, the traditional description of astrocytes as being merely accessories
to brain function has shifted to one in which their role has been pushed into the forefront of …

A growing body of evidence has demonstrated that astrocytes play a pivotal role in the
normal functioning of the nervous system. This new conceptual framework has set the …

Objectives The aims of this study were to investigate whether serum levels of neurofilaments
heavy chain (NfH) and light chain (NfL), neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and S100 calcium …