Astrocyte Collection

Nerve and glial cells, light micrograph
Nerve and glial cells, fluorescence light micrograph. These are neural stem cells that have differentiated into neurons (nerve cells, blue) and glial cells (support cells, red)

Immunofluorescent LM of neurons & astrocytes
Immunofluorescent Light Micrograph of a network of neurons and astrocyte cells, in brain cortex. In the foreground, nerve fibres of neurons (green) are seen in a fine branching network

Nerve cells
Immunofluorescent Light Micrograph of neuron cells and astrocytes in mammalian spinal cord. Here, neuron cells stain red: the cell body appears pink

Cerebellum tissue, light micrograph
Cerebellum tissue. Confocal light micrograph of a section through the cerebellum of the brain showing two types of glial cells (support cells); astrocytes (star-shaped)

Astrocyte nerve cell. Fluorescent light micrograph of an astrocyte cell from a human brain. Intermediate filaments (IFs), part of the cells cytoskeleton, have been dyed green

Illustration of an Astrocyte human glial cell

Directed differentiation of multipotential human neural progenitor cells
Human neural progenitor cells were isolated under selective culture conditions from the developing human brain and directed through lineage differentiation to GFAP + (glial fibrillary acid protein)

Astrocyte nerve cells, artwork C017 / 3425
Astrocyte nerve cells, computer artwork. Astrocytes are a type of glial cell.They provide structural support and protection for neurons (nerve cells) and also supply them with nutrients and oxygen

Neural progenitor cell differentiation C018 / 8758
Neural progenitor cell differentiation. Fluorescence light micrograph of neural progenitor cells that have been grown in a medium that is selective for astrocytes for three weeks

Astrocyte brain cells, light micrograph
Astrocyte brain cells. Fluorescence light micrograph of primary astrocyte cells from the brain of a mouse. Astrocytes have numerous branches of connective tissue that provide support

Astrocyte nerve cell, artwork C017 / 3424
Astrocyte nerve cell, computer artwork. Astrocytes are a type of glial cell.They provide structural support and protection for neurons (nerve cells) and also supply them with nutrients and oxygen

Stem cell-derived astrocyte brain cells
Stem cell-derived nerve cells. Fluorescence light micrograph of astrocyte brain cells that have been derived from neural (nerve) stem cells from a mouse

Glial cells, light micrograph
Glial cells in the brain. Light micrograph of a section through glial cells (dark) in the grey matter of the brain. Due to their star shape these glial cells are called astrocytes

Brain glial cells, light micrograph C016 / 0524
Brain glial cells. Light micrograph of a section through brain tissue, showing numerous glial cells (dark). Glial cells, or neuroglia, are non-neural cells of the central nervous system (CNS)

Brain glial cells, light micrograph C016 / 0523
Brain glial cells. Light micrograph of a section through brain tissue, showing numerous glial cells (dark). Glial cells, or neuroglia, are non-neural cells of the central nervous system (CNS)

Nervous system cells, artwork C017 / 3423
Nervous system cells. Computer artwork showing neurons (nerve cells, purple), astrocytes (green) and a blood vessel (along right)

Dividing brain cancer cells, SEM C014 / 0354
Dividing brain cancer cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cancerous astrocyte brain cell that has just undergone cytokinesis (cell division)

Brain nerve cells
Nerve cells in the brain. Artwork showing the different types of nerve cells in the grey matter of the brain. Neurons (yellow, for example at lower right) relay nerve signals around the brain

Astrocyte / neuron synapse in the brain
Astrocyte/neuron synapse in the brain. Artwork of a nerve cell (neuron, yellow) synapse in the brain with an associated regulatory astrocyte cell (red)

Retina blood vessel and nerve cells
Retina cells. Fluorescent light micrograph of cells in the retina, the light-sensitive membrane that lines the back of the eyeball

Nerve cell injury response
Nerve cell response to brain injury. Fluorescent light micrograph of a section through an injured brain. Glial progenitor cells are green and reactive astrocytes

Astrocyte nerve cells. Light micrograph of astrocyte cells from a human brain. Astrocytes are a type of glial cell. They provide structural support and protection for neurons (nerves cells)

Nerve cells, artwork
Neuron, nerve cell, firing, computer artwork

Nerve cell trauma response. Fluorescent light micrograph of a section through a spinal cord affected by multiple sclerosis (MS)

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Astrocytes, also known as astroglial cells, are a type of glial cell found in the central nervous system. These star-shaped cells play a crucial role in supporting and maintaining the health of nerve cells. In light micrographs, they can be seen intertwined with neurons, forming intricate networks that facilitate communication within the brain. Immunofluorescent LM images reveal their distinct morphology and highlight their close association with neurons. Found throughout the brain and spinal cord, these specialized cells provide structural support to nerve cells and regulate their environment by controlling ion concentrations. They also help form the blood-brain barrier, which protects delicate neural tissue from harmful substances. One striking image shows cerebellum tissue under a light microscope, where they can be observed alongside other types of nerve cells. Their presence is essential for proper functioning of this region involved in motor coordination and balance. Illustrations depict human astrocyte glial cells derived from multipotential neural progenitor cells through directed differentiation. This process highlights their potential therapeutic applications in regenerative medicine. Artwork showcases intricately detailed astrocyte nerve cell structures, emphasizing their complexity and importance within the nervous system. These images capture both scientific accuracy and artistic interpretation to convey the beauty of these cellular components. Light micrographs further demonstrate how astrocytes interact with neighboring neurons in various regions of the brain. Their extensive processes extend towards synapses to modulate neurotransmission and maintain neuronal homeostasis.