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The neurovascular unit - concept review

Muoio, V., Persson, P. B., Sendeski, M. M.·2014·Acta Physiologica

Abstract

The cerebral hyperaemia is one of the fundamental mechanisms for the central nervous system homeostasis. Due also to this mechanism, oxygen and nutrients are maintained in satisfactory levels, through vasodilation and vasoconstriction. The brain hyperaemia, or coupling, is accomplished by a group of cells, closely related to each other; called neurovascular unit (NVU). The neurovascular unit is composed by neurones, astrocytes, endothelial cells of blood-brain barrier (BBB), myocytes, pericytes and extracellular matrix components. These cells, through their intimate anatomical and chemical relationship, detect the needs of neuronal supply and trigger necessary responses (vasodilation or vasoconstriction) for such demands. Here, we review the concepts of NVU, the coupling mechanisms and research strategies.

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Authors
Muoio, V., Persson, P. B., & Sendeski, M. M.
Affiliations
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
Corresponding author
Muoio, V.
Venue
Acta Physiologica
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2014-03-14
Volume
210
Issue
4
Pages
790-798
ISSN
1748-1708 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2087356761
Cited by
564
References
93
Citations by year
2026: 40 · 2025: 30 · 2024: 63 · 2023: 61 · 2022: 75 · 2021: 79 · 2020: 63 · 2019: 44 · 2018: 47 · 2017: 28 · 2016: 17 · 2015: 11 · 2014: 5
FWCI
1.65
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Acta Physiologica (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Barrier Structure and Function Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Neurology › Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
Keywords
neurovascular unit, neurovascular coupling, brain homeostasis, vasodilation, vasoconstriction, blood-brain barrier, astrocytes, pericytes, endothelial cells, muscle cells, extracellular matrix
MeSH terms
Astrocytes, Blood Vessels, Brain, Homeostasis, Humans, Signal Transduction

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