Alterations in Blood–Brain Barrier Integrity and Lateral Ventricle Differ in Rats Exposed to Space Radiation and Social Isolation

Alterations in Blood–Brain Barrier Integrity and Lateral Ventricle Differ in Rats Exposed to Space Radiation and Social Isolation

The proposed Mars missions will expose astronauts to long durations of social isolation (SI) and space radiation (SR). These stressors have been shown to alter the brain’s macrostructure and microenvironment, including the blood–brain barrier (BBB). Breakdown of the BBB is linked to impaired executi...

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Main Authors: Austin M. Adkins, Zachary N. M. Luyo, Alayna J. Gibbs, Alea F. Boden, Riley S. Heerbrandt, Justin D. Gotthold, Richard A. Britten, Laurie L. Wellman, Larry D. Sanford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-05-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
social isolation
space radiation
blood–brain barrier
lateral ventricle
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/5/636

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