Not Just a Bystander: The Emerging Role of Astrocytes and Research Tools in Studying Cognitive Dysfunctions in Schizophrenia

Not Just a Bystander: The Emerging Role of Astrocytes and Research Tools in Studying Cognitive Dysfunctions in Schizophrenia

Cognitive dysfunction is one of the core symptoms in schizophrenia, and it is predictive of functional outcomes and therefore useful for treatment targets. Rather than improving cognitive deficits, currently available antipsychotics mainly focus on positive symptoms, targeting dopaminergic/serotonin...

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Main Authors: Chia-Yuan Chang, Da-Zhong Luo, Ju-Chun Pei, Ming-Che Kuo, Yi-Chen Hsieh, Wen-Sung Lai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
astrocytes
schizophrenia
cognitive dysfunction
glutamate transmission
glutamate trisynapse
blood–brain barrier
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/10/5343

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