Astrocytes: News about Brain Health and Diseases
Astrocytes, the most numerous glial cells in the brains of humans and other mammalian animals, have been studied since their discovery over 100 years ago. For many decades, however, astrocytes were believed to operate as a glue, providing only mechanical and metabolic support to adjacent neurons. St...
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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Series: | Biomedicines |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/8/10/394 |