Research progress--the role of astrocyte in neuronal functions.
- Author:
Jian-biao WANG
1
;
Ke-qing ZHU
Author Information
1. Institution of Pathology, Institution of Neuroscience, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Astrocytes;
physiology;
Estrogens;
metabolism;
Humans;
Interleukin-1beta;
metabolism;
Neurogenesis;
physiology;
Neurons;
physiology;
Neurotransmitter Agents;
metabolism;
Synaptic Transmission;
physiology;
Thrombospondins;
metabolism
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences
2008;37(5):531-536
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Astrocytes can regulate synaptic transmission by releasing gliotransmitter, and also can promote synaptogenesis and neurogenesis by releasing estrogen, thrombospondins, IL-1beta and IL-6. Astrocytes may play critical roles in neural nutrition and neuroprotection, so that it might be a new target for treatment of certain central nervous system diseases.
