Definition of «astroglial»

Astroglia are a type of cell found in the central nervous system, specifically within the brain and spinal cord. They are often referred to as “star-shaped” cells due to their unique morphology. These cells play an important role in maintaining homeostasis within the CNS by providing support for neurons, forming myelin sheaths, and participating in synaptic transmission.

Phrases with «astroglial»

Sentences with «astroglial»

«Using this technology, the study is the first to discover the critical role of astroglial cells in Down syndrome as well as identify a promising pathway for exploring how a drug such as minocycline may offer an effective way to help treat it.» (sciencedaily.com)
Deng and his colleagues next induced the stem cells to develop into separate pure populations of astroglial cells and neurons. (sciencedaily.com)
They found that a certain protein, known as S100B, is markedly increased in astroglial cells from patients with Down syndrome compared with those from healthy controls. (sciencedaily.com)
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