Cross talk between activation of microglia and astrocytes in pathological conditions in the central nervous system
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Microglia and astrocytes in the central nervous system are now recognized as active participants in various pathological conditions such as trauma, stroke, or chronic neurodegenerative disorders. Their activation is closely related with the development and severity of diseases. Interestingly, activation of microglia and astrocytes occurs with a spatially and temporarily distinct pattern. The present review explores the cross talk in the process of their activation. Microglia, activated earlier than astrocytes, promote astrocytic activation. On the other hand, activated astrocytes not only facilitate activation of distant microglia, but also inhibit microglial activities. Molecules contributing to their intercommunication include interleukin-1 (IL-1), adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β). A better understanding about the cross talk between activation of microglia and astrocytes would be helpful to elucidate the role of glial cells in pathological conditions, which could accelerate the development of treatment for various diseases.
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Activated astrocytes release ATP that can activate purinergic receptors on neighboring microglia, resulting in microglial activation.
“Previous research has shown that activated astrocytes release adenosine triphosphate (ATP) that can activate the purinergic receptors on neighboring microglia, resulting in microglial activation (Figure 3A) (Davalos et al., 2005;Liu et al., 2011;Schipke et al., 2002;Verderio and Matteoli, 2001).”
From Single-cell resolution analysis of the crosstalk between chemogenically activated astrocytes and microglia (2020) · cites this paper as Liu et al., 2011
Activated astrocytes release ATP which activates the purinergic receptors on microglia, resulting in microglial activation.
“As mentioned earlier, activated astrocytes release ATP which activates the purinergic receptors on microglia, resulting in microglial activation (Figure 3A) (Davalos et al., 2005;Liu et al., 2011;Schipke et al., 2002;Verderio and Matteoli, 2001).”
From Single-cell resolution analysis of the crosstalk between chemogenically activated astrocytes and microglia (2020) · cites this paper as Liu et al., 2011
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“Microglia and astrocytes respond to any injury with a spatial and temporal distinctive pattern of activation in the inflamed CNS, their crosstalk appearing to be critical for neuronal fate (Liu et al., 2011).”
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“Activated astrocytes are known to have inhibitory effect on microglial activity [68, 69].”
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“On the other hand, activated astrocytes can facilitate activation of distant microglia, as well as inhibit microglial activity [21].”
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“Additionally, astrocytes and microglia interact with each other to regulate neuronal function (8, 14, 15, 100, 116).”
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“Astrocytes have been shown to produce IL-1b after seizures (De Simoni et al., 2000; Librizzi et al., 2012; Liu et al., 2011).”
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“It is now established that both microglia and astrocytes can play dual roles in the CNS having either detrimental or beneficial effects participating and enhancing inflammatory conditions, or limiting neuroinflammation, favoring repair and enhancing neuronal survival (Liu et al., 2011).”
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“Beyond sustaining normal nervous system function, in many instances of injury or disease, the activation of both microglia and astrocytes is a fundamentally important process (Liu et al, 2011).”
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“Astrocytes may play an important role in this process as a potent source of various cytokines and chemokines (Liu et al., 2011; Skripueltz et al., 2013).”
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BackgroundInfluential
- Authors
- Liu, W., Tang, Y., & Feng, J.
- Affiliations
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Corresponding author
- Liu, W.
- Tang, Y.
- ORCID
- Tang, Y.
- Venue
- Life Sciences
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2011-08
- Volume
- 89
- Issue
- 5-6
- Pages
- 141-146
- ISSN
- 0024-3205 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2036224773
- Cited by
- 303
- References
- 84
- Citations by year
- 2026: 11 · 2025: 21 · 2024: 15 · 2023: 11 · 2022: 18 · 2021: 20 · 2020: 35 · 2019: 20 · 2018: 20 · 2017: 24 · 2016: 29 · 2015: 20 · 2014: 15 · 2013: 22 · 2012: 18
- FWCI
- 1.66
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Life Sciences (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Neurology › Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Keywords
- microglia, astrocytes, microglial activation, astrocyte activation, central nervous system pathology, neuroinflammation, stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative diseases, interleukin-1, adenosine triphosphate, TGF-beta, glial communication
- MeSH terms
- Animals, Astrocytes, Cell Communication, Central Nervous System Diseases, Humans, Macrophage Activation, Microglia, Calcium Signaling, Receptor Cross-Talk
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