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 cord.

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 neuroprotective …

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 protoplasmic types. …

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 are star-shaped glial cells that primarily occupy gray matter, playing crucial roles in forming the blood-brain barrier, providing growth cues to neurons, and regulating ion and neurotransmitter …

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. Certain …

Astrocytes (star cells) are the largest and most abundant type of neuroglial cell found in the central nervous system. As their name suggests, astrocytes have multiple long cellular extensions radiating …

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 the brain, …

Definition and Classification Astrocytes are star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord. They have a unique structure characterized by numerous extensions that interact with neurons and blood …