Functions and Effects
Reactive astrocytes can both beneficially and detrimentally impact surrounding neural and non-neural cells. They undergo a series of changes that can alter astrocyte activities through gain or loss of functions lending to neural protection and repair, glial scarring, and regulation of CNS inflammation.
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