Antioxidants and Neuron-Astrocyte Interplay in Brain Physiology: Melatonin, a Neighbor to Rely on
- 27 January 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Neurochemical Research
- Vol. 46 (1) , 34-50
Abstract
This manuscript is a review focused onto the role of astrocytes in the protection of neurons against oxidative stress and how melatonin can contribute to the maintenance of brain homeostasis. The first part of the review is dedicated to the dependence of neurons on astrocytes by terms of survival under oxidative stress conditions. Additionally, the effects of melatonin against oxidative stress in the brain and its putative role in the protection against diseases affecting the brain are highlighted. The effects of melatonin on the physiology of neurons and astrocytes also are reviewed.Keywords
Funding Information
- Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Competitividad, Gobierno de España (BFU2016-79259-R)
- Junta de Extremadura-FEDER (GR18070, IB16006)
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