The role of the blood-brain barrier in psychiatric disorders

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is formed by continuous, closely connected endothelial cells, enveloped in the basal lamina, pericytes, and foot extensions of astrocytes. BBB has a vital role in brain metabolism and protects the brain parenchyma from harmful agents present in the systemic...

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Main Authors: Lačković Maja, Ivković Maja, Vićentić Sreten, Jerotić Stefan, Nestorović Milica, Stojković Tihomir, Pavlović Aleksandra M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Serbian Medical Society 2022-01-01
Series:Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0370-8179/2022/0370-81792200081L.pdf