Microgliocyte

Microgliocytes are cells of the nervous system that play an important role in regulating the functions of the brain and nervous system. They are part of microglia, a system of cells that protects the brain from damage and ensures its normal functioning.

Microgliocytes have a stellate cell shape and contain many active proteins and enzymes. They are involved in processes associated with the processing and transmission of information in the brain, as well as in regulating the level of neurotransmitters.

In addition, microgliocytes may be involved in inflammation and recovery after brain injury. They can release growth factors and other molecules that help repair damaged neurons.

The study of microgliocytes is important for understanding the mechanisms of functioning of the brain and nervous system as a whole. In the future, research in this area may lead to the development of new treatments for diseases associated with brain disorders.

Microglia are immune cells in the nervous system that are involved in regulating neuronal activity. They are responsible for the restoration of nerve fibers after damage and function as detector cells. Microglia are involved in brain development during pregnancy and protect neurons from dangerous factors.

Scientists are still studying the functions of this unusual group of cells. For example, in 2017 it was found that microglia can change in appearance in the presence of Alzheimer's or Parkinson's diseases, thereby facilitating the study of the human brain.

Microglia have a number of properties that make them unique among other cells. First, these cells do not have their own membrane and only a cytoplasmic circuit that separates its internal and external environment. This allows them to freely exchange information with neurons in neighboring areas of the nervous system.