Astrocytes: Methods and Protocols

This detailed volume gathers methods essential for investigating the multifaceted roles of astrocytes in both physiology and pathological conditions. The book covers several techniques for the preparation of astrocytes from animal models, the examination of astrocyte morphology and functions in vitro and ex vivo, as well as the investigation of astrocyte pathologies in the central nervous system. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introdu...