They found that astrocytes regularly release a neurotransmitter called GABA, which peaked every 24-hours. This regular pulse was found to act as a kind of chemical metronome, helping to ...

NG2 cells, or polydendrocytes, are a population of CNS cells that are distinct from neurons, mature oligodendrocytes, astrocytes and microglia. They can be identified by the expression of the NG2 ...

Augmentation of acetate uptake, mediated by MCT1, facilitates Aβ-induced GABA release in reactive astrocyte. A. Blockade effect of MCT1 inhibitor on 14C-acetate uptake in primary cultured astrocytes.

At the centre of this research are astrocytes - star-shaped brain cells that act as the brain's supervisors. These cells manage a crucial molecule called GABA through a specialised transporter (GAT-3) ...