Histamine upregulates the expression of histamine receptors and increases the neuroprotective effect of astrocytes
Abstract Background Astrocytes have attracted increasing attention over recent decades for their role in neuroinflammation. Histamine, a major aminergic brain neurotransmitter, has an important influence on the main activities of astrocytes, such as ion homeostasis, energy metabolism, and neurotrans...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Neuroinflammation |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12974-018-1068-x |