Table 1.

Main functions of astrocytes in the brain.

Blood–brain barrier (BBB) formation and maintenance	[6]
Nutrient transport to neurons	[7,8]
Regulation of cerebral blood flow depending on neuronal activity	[9]
Glycogen storage	[10,11]
Control of ion and water homeostasis	[12]
Modulation of synaptic activity	[13,14,15]
Antioxidant defense	[16,17,18]
Response against CNS injuries	[19,20]