Revisiting Astrocytic Calcium Signaling in the Brain

Overview

Journal Fundam Res

Date 2024 Dec 30

PMID 39734522

Authors

Ying Bai

Zhongqiu Zhou

Bing Han

Xianyuan Xiang

Wenhui Huang

Honghong Yao

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Abstract

Astrocytes, characterized by complex spongiform morphology, participate in various physiological processes, and abnormal changes in their calcium (Ca) signaling are implicated in central nervous system disorders. However, medications targeting the control of Ca have fallen short of the anticipated therapeutic outcomes in clinical applications. This underscores the fact that our comprehension of this intricate regulation of calcium ions remains considerably incomplete. In recent years, with the advancement of Ca labeling, imaging, and analysis techniques, Ca signals have been found to exhibit high specificity at different spatial locations within the intricate structure of astrocytes. This has ushered the study of Ca signaling in astrocytes into a new phase, leading to several groundbreaking research achievements. Despite this, the comprehensive understanding of astrocytic Ca signaling and their implications remains challenging area for future research.

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