The phrase "human astrocytes" refers to a type of cell found in the human brain called astrocytes. Astrocytes play an important role in supporting and nourishing brain cells, as well as helping to regulate brain functions. Full definition
The significant difference in outcome achieved by transplantation of hGDAsBMP versus hGDAsCNTF demonstrates clearly that not all astrocytes are equivalent in respect to their therapeutic value, and this appears to be the first study demonstrating functional differences between different human astrocyte populations with respect to repairing the adult central nervous system. (journals.plos.org)
Rather, Verkhratsky argues, the apparent advantages afforded by human astrocytes may be a consequence of their housekeeping abilities, underscoring the interdependence between glia and neurons. (scientificamerican.com)
Alpha - synuclein and its disease causing mutants induce ICAM - 1 and IL - 6 in human astrocytes and astrocytoma cells. (mcgeerandassociates.ca)