Astrocytes (from Ancient Greek ἄστρον, ástron, "star" and κύτος, kútos, "cavity", "cell"), also known collectively as astroglia, are characteristic star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal …

May 1, 2023 · Astrocytes are a subtype of glial cells that make up the majority of cells in the human central nervous system (CNS). They perform metabolic, structural, homeostatic, and …

Dec 5, 2024 · This article aims to provide an overview of the basic structural and functional characteristics of astrocytes and to explain their interactions with other cells in nervous tissue. …

Nov 22, 2025 · Astrocyte, star-shaped cell that is a type of neuroglia found in the nervous system in both invertebrates and vertebrates. Astrocytes can be subdivided into fibrous and …

Jul 23, 2025 · Astrocytes, named for their distinctive star-like shape, are a prominent type of glial cell found throughout the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.

Astrocytes have been implicated in a range of neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, stroke, traumatic brain injury and autism. …

The distribution of retinal astrocytes is strikingly correlated with the presence and distribution of retina blood vessels, so vascularized areas of the retina are rich in astrocytes, while avascular …

Jul 23, 2025 · Astrocytes are star-shaped cells found in the brain and spinal cord that play crucial roles in supporting and nourishing neurons. They help regulate the chemical environment of …

For about 2 decades it has been customary to start an astrocyte-focused paper with a statement in the line that astrocytes have been ascribed to serve only passive and supportive roles in the …

Astrocytes are key cells in the central nervous system. They are involved in many important functions under physiological and pathological conditions. As part of neuroglia, they have been …