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astrocyte electrophysiological heterogeneity

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Unlike neurons, astrocytes do not generate action potentials, however, they are electrically dynamic cells with extensive electrophysiological heterogeneity and diversity.

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Claim 1physiological propertysupports2021Source 1DOI PubMed

Astrocytes are hyperpolarized cells with low membrane resistance.

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Astrocytes are hyperpolarized cells with low membrane resistance.

Claim 2physiological rolesupports2021Source 1DOI PubMed

Astrocytes are heavily involved in K+ modulation and express voltage-dependent and voltage-independent channels that support ion regulation.

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They are heavily involved in the modulation of K+ and express an array of different voltage-dependent and voltage-independent channels to help with this ion regulation.

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Astrocytes are electrically dynamic cells with extensive electrophysiological heterogeneity and diversity despite not generating action potentials.

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Unlike neurons, astrocytes do not generate action potentials, however, they are electrically dynamic cells with extensive electrophysiological heterogeneity and diversity.