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Function of Astrocytes in Neuroprotection and Repair after Ischemic Stroke
Ist Teil von
European neurology, 2021, Vol.84 (6), p.426-434
Ort / Verlag
Basel, Switzerland
Erscheinungsjahr
2021
Quelle
MEDLINE
Beschreibungen/Notizen
Background: Astrocytes are the most numerous cell types within the central nervous system, and many efforts have been put into determining the exact role of astrocytes in neuroprotection and repair after ischemic stroke. Although numerous studies have been done in recent years, there is still no thorough understanding of the exact function of astrocytes in the whole course of the stroke. Summary: According to the recent literature, there are many structures and factors that play important roles in the process of ischemic stroke, among which blood-brain barrier, various growth factors, gap junctions, AQP4, and glial scars have been studied most comprehensively, and all these factors are closely related to astrocytes. The role of astrocytes in ischemic stroke, therefore, can be analyzed more comprehensively. Key Message: The present review mainly summarized the current knowledge about astrocytes and their potential roles after ischemic stroke.