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GlossaryAstrocytes

star-shaped brain cells supporting neurons and maintaining the blood-brain barrier

Astrocytes, also known as astroglial cells, are star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord. They play a crucial role in supporting neurons, maintaining the blood-brain barrier, regulating blood flow, and repairing the brain and spinal cord following traumatic injuries.

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Treatment of Male Rats with Finasteride, an Inhibitor of 5alpha-Reductase Enzyme, Induces Long-Lasting Effects on Depressive-Like Behavior, Hippocampal Neurogenesis, Neuroinflammation, and Gut Microbiota Composition

research Treatment of Male Rats with Finasteride, an Inhibitor of 5alpha-Reductase Enzyme, Induces Long-Lasting Effects on Depressive-Like Behavior, Hippocampal Neurogenesis, Neuroinflammation, and Gut Microbiota Composition

37 citations , September 2018 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology”

Finasteride treatment in male rats causes long-lasting effects on depression-like behavior, brain cell growth, inflammation, and gut bacteria composition.

research Role of Neurosteroids in Regulating Cell Death and Proliferation in the Late Gestation Fetal Brain

76 citations , July 2009 in “Neuroscience”

Neurosteroids like allopregnanolone help control cell death and growth in the developing fetal brain.

research Hair Follicle Stem Cell-Derived Secretome Protects Astrocytes in an In Vitro Ischemia/Reperfusion Model

March 2025 in “Anatomy & Cell Biology”

Hair follicle stem cell secretions may help protect brain cells and improve stroke recovery.

research Hair Follicle Stem Cells: In Vitro and In Vivo Neural Differentiation

25 citations , January 2015 in “World journal of stem cells”

Hair follicle stem cells can become different cell types and may help treat neurodegenerative disorders.

Beta-Catenin Signaling Increases in Proliferating NG2+ Progenitors and Astrocytes During Post-Traumatic Gliogenesis in the Adult Brain

research Beta-Catenin Signaling Increases in Proliferating NG2+ Progenitors and Astrocytes During Post-Traumatic Gliogenesis in the Adult Brain

67 citations , December 2009 in “Stem Cells”

β-Catenin signaling is involved in brain cell growth after injury and could be a therapy target.

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