Potential protective role of astrocytes in the pathogenesis of astrocyte-mediated synaptic plasticity of Parkinson’s disease

Astrocytes are the most abundant glia in the central nervous system that play a significant role in disease. Recently, it roles of synaptic plasticity in neuropathological damages have been questioned whether the structural and functional plasticity of synapses contributes to the pathogenesis of...

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Autores principales: Yuqi Zhang, Kangrong Lu
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: IMR Press 2021-06-01
Colección:Journal of Integrative Neuroscience
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Acceso en línea:https://jin.imrpress.com/fileup/1757-448X/PDF/1625014748470-583048528.pdf
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Sumario:Astrocytes are the most abundant glia in the central nervous system that play a significant role in disease. Recently, it roles of synaptic plasticity in neuropathological damages have been questioned whether the structural and functional plasticity of synapses contributes to the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease. The regulation of synaptic plasticity by astrocytes has also been widely researched based on astrocytes regulate synaptic plasticity by releasing Adenosine triphosphate, glutamate, and D-serine. We discuss the possible role of astrocytes in the regulation of synaptic plasticity, which may provide a new direction to Parkinson’s disease treatment.
ISSN:1757-448X