Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience (Feb 2024)

Astrocytes in intracerebral hemorrhage: impact and therapeutic objectives

  • Hao Dong,
  • Xin Wen,
  • Bai-Wen Zhang,
  • Zhe Wu,
  • Wei Zou

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnmol.2024.1327472
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 17

Abstract

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Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) manifests precipitously and profoundly impairs the neurological function in patients who are affected. The etiology of subsequent injury post-ICH is multifaceted, characterized by the intricate interplay of various factors, rendering therapeutic interventions challenging. Astrocytes, a distinct class of glial cells, interact with neurons and microglia, and are implicated in a series of pathophysiological alterations following ICH. A comprehensive examination of the functions and mechanisms associated with astrocytic proteins may shed light on the role of astrocytes in ICH pathology and proffer innovative therapeutic avenues for ICH management.

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