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Functions of Astrocytes

Functions of Astrocytes. 1. Contributes to the formation of the blood-brain barrier. A=astrocyte; N=neurite; BM=basement membrane or basal lamina; P=pericyte; arrow=gap junctions between astrocytes. Functions of Astrocytes.

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Functions of Astrocytes

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  1. Functions of Astrocytes 1. Contributes to the formation of the blood-brain barrier A=astrocyte; N=neurite; BM=basement membrane or basal lamina; P=pericyte; arrow=gap junctions between astrocytes

  2. Functions of Astrocytes 2. Plays an important role in homeostasis of the neuronal microenvironment, e.g., removes K+ ions from the extracellular space, and uptake of neurotransmitters and other metabolites, maintains water balance

  3. Michal Slezak and Frank W. Pfrieger

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