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astrocyte
Astrocyte
Star-shaped glial cell; most abundant CNS cell type. Provides metabolic support (lactate shuttle), clears synaptic glutamate, buffers K⁺, maintains the blood-brain barrier via AQP4 endfeet, and forms the tripartite synapse.
Entry Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | astrocyte |
| Name | Astrocyte |
| Status | draft |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-05 |
| Atlas | 01-human |
| Scale | 04-cellular |