Shining the Light on Astrocytic Ensembles
While neurons have traditionally been considered the primary players in information processing, the role of astrocytes in this mechanism has largely been overlooked due to experimental constraints. In this review, we propose that astrocytic ensembles are active working groups that contribute signifi...
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| description | While neurons have traditionally been considered the primary players in information processing, the role of astrocytes in this mechanism has largely been overlooked due to experimental constraints. In this review, we propose that astrocytic ensembles are active working groups that contribute significantly to animal conduct and suggest that studying the maps of these ensembles in conjunction with neurons is crucial for a more comprehensive understanding of behavior. We also discuss available methods for studying astrocytes and argue that these ensembles, complementarily with neurons, code and integrate complex behaviors, potentially specializing in concrete functions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-136e43b1cbb141f5b3dddaec92bff7fa2023-11-17T22:43:24ZengMDPI AGCells2073-44092023-04-01129125310.3390/cells12091253Shining the Light on Astrocytic EnsemblesLaura Delgado0Marta Navarrete1Instituto Cajal, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 28002 Madrid, SpainInstituto Cajal, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 28002 Madrid, SpainWhile neurons have traditionally been considered the primary players in information processing, the role of astrocytes in this mechanism has largely been overlooked due to experimental constraints. In this review, we propose that astrocytic ensembles are active working groups that contribute significantly to animal conduct and suggest that studying the maps of these ensembles in conjunction with neurons is crucial for a more comprehensive understanding of behavior. We also discuss available methods for studying astrocytes and argue that these ensembles, complementarily with neurons, code and integrate complex behaviors, potentially specializing in concrete functions.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/12/9/1253brain integration propertiesastrocytic ensemblesbehaviorneuron-astrocyte communication |
| spellingShingle | Laura Delgado Marta Navarrete Shining the Light on Astrocytic Ensembles Cells brain integration properties astrocytic ensembles behavior neuron-astrocyte communication |
| title | Shining the Light on Astrocytic Ensembles |
| title_full | Shining the Light on Astrocytic Ensembles |
| title_fullStr | Shining the Light on Astrocytic Ensembles |
| title_full_unstemmed | Shining the Light on Astrocytic Ensembles |
| title_short | Shining the Light on Astrocytic Ensembles |
| title_sort | shining the light on astrocytic ensembles |
| topic | brain integration properties astrocytic ensembles behavior neuron-astrocyte communication |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/12/9/1253 |
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