Large cell found in the white and gray matter of the central nervous system. These cells provide structural support for the nervous system, are part of the blood-brain barrier, and are involved in repairing nerve tissues.

Category of glial cell in the central nervous system that typically possesses long radial processes. Provides structural support to nerve cells and helps control their chemical and ionic extracellular environment.

Type of glial cell - a small supporting cell which surrounds and protects the larger but more delicate neurone.

glial cell in CNS, forms blood-brain barrier. (More? Neural Notes)

is a type of neuroglial cell that is found throughout the CNS and which has a number of important homeostatic and structural functions including the formation and maintenance of the blood-brain barrier

conditioned medium - astrocytes are grown in culture, presumably releasing chemicals into their growth medium. This medium is then removed and used to feed the neuronal cultures

star-shaped cells in CNS that control BBB and nourish neurons` See also: blood-brain barrier

glialcell that supports neurons.

comparatively large neuroglial cell

a small, star-shaped glial cell (a cell that surrounds and supports nerve cells)

A glial cell that provides support (including nutrition) for neurons of the central nervous system, and regulates the chemical composition of the extracellular fluid.

A support cell in the central nervous system (CNS) that attaches to both nerve cells and blood vessels; provides metabolic, nutritional and physical support. Astrocytes make the scars on damaged tissue during MS.

Star-shaped, nerve cell, which is the largest, and most common in the central nervous system.

(AHS-tro-sit) A neuroglial cell type common in the central nervous system, particularly the brain. Astrocytes are believed to form a structural framework between neurons, blood vessels, and other neuroglial cells by their attachments. They are also capable of impulse transmission.

(Gr. a star-shaped cell): Largest and most numerous type of neuroglial cell within the central nervous system. These cells of ectodermal origin are of two types; fibrous and protoplasmic astrocytes

A type of glial cell that provides physical and nutritional support for neurons. Their primary functions include cleaning up brain "debris,” transporting nutrients to neurons, and holding neurons in place.

Cell which supports the nerve cells (neurons) of the brain and spinal cord.

Greek astron = star, and kytos = cell, hence a star-shaped (neuroglial) cell.

a cell within the brain that provides support for neurons and manufactures the myelin insulation that surrounds neuronal axons.

a star-shaped cell found in the brain that protects and maintains neurons.

A star shaped 'glial' cell of the central nervous system.

Star shaped cell seen in the central nervous systm; most abundant glial cell

One of the large neuroglia cells of neural tissues.

Star-shaped glial cells which provide the necessary chemical and physical environment for nerve regeneration.

A star-shaped type of glial cell that provides structural and functional support to surrounding neurons and is important for the regulation of ion concentrations.

Common cell type in the brain that supports the functions of the neurons.

A type of nerve cell that has supportive and metabolic functions rather than signal conduction.

a glial cell that provides nutrients and other substances for neurons of the CNS

a type of glial cell responsible for neurotransmission and neuronal metabolism.

glial cell that supports neurons.

A type of glial cell that provides nutrients, support, and insulation for neurons of the central nervous system.

One of the four types of neuroglia in the central nervous system; responsible for maintaining the blood–brain barrier by the stimulation of endothelial cells.

One of the brain cells that supports the nervous tissue.

The 'star-like' neuroglial cell ( Ch. 5).

Another term for a spider cell.

Astrocytes (also known collectively as astroglia) are characteristic star-shaped glial cells in the brain.