Physiology of astroglia
Astrocytes are neural cells of ectodermal, neuroepithelial origin that provide for homeostasis
and defense of the central nervous system (CNS). Astrocytes are highly heterogeneous in …
and defense of the central nervous system (CNS). Astrocytes are highly heterogeneous in …
Mitochondria, energy, and metabolism in neuronal health and disease
Mitochondria are associated with various cellular activities critical to homeostasis,
particularly in the nervous system. The plastic architecture of the mitochondrial network and …
particularly in the nervous system. The plastic architecture of the mitochondrial network and …
How does adenosine control neuronal dysfunction and neurodegeneration?
The adenosine modulation system mostly operates through inhibitory A1 (A1R) and
facilitatory A2A receptors (A2AR) in the brain. The activity‐dependent release of adenosine …
facilitatory A2A receptors (A2AR) in the brain. The activity‐dependent release of adenosine …
Astrocytes monitor cerebral perfusion and control systemic circulation to maintain brain blood flow
Astrocytes provide neurons with essential metabolic and structural support, modulate
neuronal circuit activity and may also function as versatile surveyors of brain milieu, tuned to …
neuronal circuit activity and may also function as versatile surveyors of brain milieu, tuned to …
The effects of microglia‐and astrocyte‐derived factors on neurogenesis in health and disease
Hippocampal neurogenesis continues throughout life and has been suggested to play an
essential role in maintaining spatial cognitive function under physiological conditions. An …
essential role in maintaining spatial cognitive function under physiological conditions. An …
ATP mediates rapid microglial response to local brain injury in vivo
Parenchymal microglia are the principal immune cells of the brain. Time-lapse two-photon
imaging of GFP-labeled microglia demonstrates that the fine termini of microglial processes …
imaging of GFP-labeled microglia demonstrates that the fine termini of microglial processes …
Astrocytes as secretory cells of the central nervous system: idiosyncrasies of vesicular secretion
Astrocytes are housekeepers of the central nervous system (CNS) and are important for
CNS development, homeostasis and defence. They communicate with neurones and other …
CNS development, homeostasis and defence. They communicate with neurones and other …
Gap junctions
Gap junctions are essential to the function of multicellular animals, which require a high
degree of coordination between cells. In vertebrates, gap junctions comprise connexins and …
degree of coordination between cells. In vertebrates, gap junctions comprise connexins and …
ATP synthesis and storage
Since 1929, when it was discovered that ATP is a substrate for muscle contraction, the
knowledge about this purine nucleotide has been greatly expanded. Many aspects of cell …
knowledge about this purine nucleotide has been greatly expanded. Many aspects of cell …
[HTML][HTML] Physiology, adenosine triphosphate
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The body is a complex organism, and as such, it takes energy to maintain proper
functioning. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the source of energy for use and storage at the …
functioning. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the source of energy for use and storage at the …