Astrocytes, one of the largest glial cell population in the central nervous system (CNS), play
a key function in several events of brain development and function, such as synapse …

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 …

The fine balance between the secretion, composition, volume and turnover of cerebrospinal
fluid (CSF) is strictly regulated. However, during certain neurological diseases, this balance …

According to the classical view of the nervous system, the numerically superior glial cells
have inferior roles in that they provide an ideal environment for neuronal-cell function …

Protoplasmic astrocytes are increasingly thought to interact extensively with neuronal
elements in the brain and to influence their activity. Recent reports have also begun to …

Dynamic aspects of interactions between astrocytes, neurons and the vasculature have
recently been in the neuroscience spotlight. It has emerged that not only neurons but also …

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 …

Neuronal excitation is regulated by energy metabolism, and drug-resistant epilepsy can be
suppressed by special diets. Here, we report that seizures and epileptiform activity are …

The brain microvascular network is comprised of capillaries, arterioles and venules, all of
which retain–although to a different extent–blood-brain barrier (BBB) properties. Capillaries …

Glia are the most numerous cells in the brain, and their many diverse functions highlight
their essential role in the nervous system. Recent studies have revealed an unexpected new …