astrocytes

Published research on astrocytes.

DrugsOct 17, 2026

Losartan, Especially as Nanoparticles, Eased Cerebellum Damage in Rats

In rats with toxin-damaged cerebellums, 4 weeks of the blood-pressure drug losartan reduced oxidative damage, inflammation and tissue injury. A nanoparticle version did better on several tis…

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TherapyJul 4, 2026

Umbilical Cord Exosomes Reduced ICH Neuroinflammation in Rats

A 2026 rat and astrocyte study found that human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell exosomes given 6 hours after experimental intracerebral hemorrhage reduced pro-inflammatory signaling and…

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AnxietyMay 15, 2026

Astrocyte Calcium Signals Shape Amygdala Fear Memory and Extinction in Mice

A 2026 Nature mouse study found that basolateral amygdala astrocyte Ca2+ signals tracked fear retrieval and extinction, then showed causality: 3 mg/kg CNO manipulations of astrocyte DREADDs …

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DrugsJan 19, 2024

D-Cycloserine Targets the NMDA Receptors to Enhance Synpatic Plasticity in Hippocampus (2024 Study)

In the complex and evolving field of neuroscience, the role of synaptic plasticity in psychiatric disorders has garnered significant attention. d-Cycloserine (DCS), a partial agonist of the …

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