Description
Rat astrocytes (RA) are derived from the rat cerebral cortex. Astrocytes are the most abundant cells in the central nervous system, where they perform many functions, such as providing mechanical support and nutrition to neurons and removing waste from neurons. Provide signals to endothelial cells; regulate neurogenesis and control synaptic function. With increasing awareness of the importance of astrocytes in the nervous system, RA has become a useful in vitro model for exploring the functional diversity of astrocytes.