Phrases with «astroglial»

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The word "astroglial" refers to something that is related to or associated with a type of cell called astrocytes. Astrocytes are a specific type of cell found in the brain and spinal cord that support and protect the nerve cells. So, when something is described as "astroglial," it means that it is connected to these support cells in the brain. Full definition

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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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Phrases with «astroglial»

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