About this Research Topic
Non-neuronal cells in the nervous system, such as resident immune cells, astrocytes, and neurovascular cells, are increasingly recognized to play crucial roles in both the function and diseases of the nervous system. This special issue aims to explore the functions and regulation of these cells in the nervous system to deepen our understanding of its complexity and provide new perspectives and methods for the treatment and prevention of neurological diseases.
The research field of non-neuronal cells in the nervous system is currently undergoing vigorous development, with diverse and extensive research directions and hotspots. The research interests of we cover key issues such as neurovascular coupling, neuroimmunology, glial communication, neurovascular units, neurobarrier function, metabolism, inflammation, and immune mechanisms, across various health conditions, diseases, life stages, and species. This special issue will focus on specific questions regarding the function and regulation of non-neuronal cells in the nervous system.
This research topic will cover the following aspects:
- Neurovascular Coupling and Neurological Function: Explore the roles of neurovascular cells in regulating nervous system function and the impact of neurovascular coupling on neurotransmitter release, cerebral blood flow dynamics, and related processes.
- Neuroimmunology and Glial Communication: Investigate the regulatory roles of immune cells and astrocytes in neurological inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, and their interactions with neurons.
- Neurovascular Units and Neurobarrier Function: Examine the contributions of neurovascular cells and units to maintaining neurobarrier function and how alterations in these processes contribute to neurological disorders.
- Metabolism and Inflammation Regulation: Study the roles of non-neuronal cells in regulating metabolism and inflammation in the nervous system and the effects of metabolic and inflammatory processes on neurological health.
Through systematic research and in-depth discussion, this research topic aims to advance the understanding of non-neuronal cells in the nervous system and provide new insights and approaches for the treatment and prevention of neurological diseases. All scientific papers published in this special issue will undergo rigorous peer review to ensure high academic quality and research standards.
The research field of non-neuronal cells in the nervous system is currently undergoing vigorous development, with diverse and extensive research directions and hotspots. The research interests of we cover key issues such as neurovascular coupling, neuroimmunology, glial communication, neurovascular units, neurobarrier function, metabolism, inflammation, and immune mechanisms, across various health conditions, diseases, life stages, and species. This special issue will focus on specific questions regarding the function and regulation of non-neuronal cells in the nervous system.
This research topic will cover the following aspects:
- Neurovascular Coupling and Neurological Function: Explore the roles of neurovascular cells in regulating nervous system function and the impact of neurovascular coupling on neurotransmitter release, cerebral blood flow dynamics, and related processes.
- Neuroimmunology and Glial Communication: Investigate the regulatory roles of immune cells and astrocytes in neurological inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, and their interactions with neurons.
- Neurovascular Units and Neurobarrier Function: Examine the contributions of neurovascular cells and units to maintaining neurobarrier function and how alterations in these processes contribute to neurological disorders.
- Metabolism and Inflammation Regulation: Study the roles of non-neuronal cells in regulating metabolism and inflammation in the nervous system and the effects of metabolic and inflammatory processes on neurological health.
Through systematic research and in-depth discussion, this research topic aims to advance the understanding of non-neuronal cells in the nervous system and provide new insights and approaches for the treatment and prevention of neurological diseases. All scientific papers published in this special issue will undergo rigorous peer review to ensure high academic quality and research standards.
Keywords: Neurological Function, Neuroimmunology, Neurovascular Units, Metabolism
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