The Gliocentric Brain: Phenotype Plasticity of the Damaged Brain

by Wolfgang Walz

The brain is the body's most vulnerable organ due to the defined roles of neurons within circuits. Neurons are vastly outnumbered by microglia, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, macrophages, cells of the blood brain barrier and invading immune cells. These cells display different grades of reactivities and interactions. They integrate their responses and not only change phenotypes but can also completely reprogram after damage to protect the neuronal...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3031481046
• ISBN13: 9783031481048
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 249 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"