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Neuroglia in stroke.

Alexei Verkhratsky1, Michael V Sofroniew2

  • 1Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom; Department of Neurosciences, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU and CIBERNED, Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain; IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao, Spain.

Handbook of Clinical Neurology
|March 27, 2025
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Stroke triggers a complex glial response, involving microglia and astrocytes, which significantly impacts brain tissue damage and repair. This glial reaction is crucial for defining stroke outcomes and aiding in nervous tissue regeneration.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Pathology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Stroke, encompassing ischemic and hemorrhagic types, induces a multifaceted glial cell response.
  • This response is a key determinant of nervous tissue damage progression and overall stroke outcome.
  • Cell death in the infarct core releases damage-associated molecular patterns, activating glial cells.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the coordinated glial response following stroke.
  • To understand the roles of microglia and astrocytes in infarct progression and repair.
  • To investigate the mechanisms underlying reactive gliosis and its impact on brain tissue.

Main Methods:

  • Observational study of glial cell behavior post-stroke.
  • Analysis of molecular signals and cellular events in the infarction core and surrounding areas.
Keywords:
AstrocyteMicrogliaNeurogliaOligodendrocyteStrokeTransient ischemia

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  • Characterization of microglial and astrocytic responses, including migration, proliferation, and phagocytosis.

    • Main Results:

    • Microglia rapidly migrate to, proliferate within, and clear debris from the infarct core.
    • Reactive astrogliosis occurs at the infarct margins, featuring proliferation and morphologic changes.
    • Astrocytes reprogram into wound-repair phenotypes, forming a protective peri-infarct border.

    Conclusions:

    • The glial response, particularly reactive astrogliosis, is critical for containing damage and promoting regeneration after stroke.
    • Microglia and astrocytes play distinct but coordinated roles in the post-stroke environment.
    • Understanding this glial network offers potential therapeutic targets for stroke recovery.