A recent study has found that an ion transporter protein that regulates the pH of specific brain cells can repair the blood-brain barrier and restore normal brain function after ischemic stroke. The ...

The connection between perturbations in BBB barrier function and damage to the astrocyte network and its functions arises from BBB damage, leading to the extravasation of albumin. In the physiological ...

Hard skulls help protect our brains from physical injuries. In addition to a tough outer shell, brains have internal defenses, including a powerful shield called the blood-brain barrier that defends ...

The link between Alzheimer’s disease and amyloid plaques is well documented, with innumerable studies exploring techniques and therapies to inhibit plaque formation, preventing development or ...