Astrocyte: an innovative approach for Alzheimer's disease therapy
Alzheimer's disease is a devastating neurological illness with a high economic burden. The additional morbidity associated with social issues that arises along with the course of this disorder increases the need for a clear understanding of its etiopathogenesis thus allowing an implementation of novel pharmacological strategies. Despite astrocytes have been long described to actively participate in the regulation of brain circuits, available information is still poor. Even less information is available about their precise role in the pathogenesis of illness.