October 2021 PMID 34498208

Neuronal Swelling: A Non-osmotic Consequence of Spreading Depolarization.

Julia A Hellas, R David Andrew

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The overall tone reflects a positive reception, with many posts expressing excitement about the publication, as seen in the sharing of their own research experiences and enthusiasm for the topic. The use of words like 'excited' and phrases such as 'contribution to the field' indicate a high level of interest and recognition of the research's importance, though the engagement remains primarily at an enthusiastic and supportive level rather than deeply technical.

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Abstract in brief

  • Neuronal swelling during brain ischemia and spreading depolarization is primarily driven by nonosmotic mechanisms involving ion-water cotransporters and amino acid water pumps, rather than simple osmotic water influx through aquaporins.
  • While astrocytes swell in response to osmotic changes due to their expression of aquaporins, neurons resist volume changes under osmotic stress but swell dramatically during ischemia because of disrupted ion regulation.
  • Understanding the molecular mechanisms behind neuronal swelling, including water pumps and cotransporters, is crucial for developing treatments to promote recovery from cytotoxic edema caused by spreading depolarizations and brain ischemia.]

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Hellas et al: Neuronal Swelling: A Non-osmotic Consequence of Spreading Depolarization Link: https://t.co/00ZCSF9wLv @neurocritical #neurocritcare https://t.co/mzYhlCRIR1

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I’m excited to share my first publication, and contribution to the special issue of @NeurocritCareJ on spreading cortical depolarization, “Neuronal Swelling: A Non-osmotic Consequence of Spreading Depolarization” https://t.co/zEkPlWU2B7 #neurocritcarej @QueensU_CNS

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Neurocritical Care
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Neurocritical Care
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Hellas et al: Neuronal Swelling: A Non-osmotic Consequence of Spreading Depolarization Link: https://t.co/00ZCSF9wLv @neurocritical #neurocritcare https://t.co/mzYhlCRIR1

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@julia_hellas et al : Neuronal Swelling: A Non-osmotic Consequence of Spreading Depolarization Link: https://t.co/76Uf5N0i1Z #NeuroCritCare @neurocritical https://t.co/GtOYqslM7c

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Julia (she/her)
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I’m excited to share my first publication, and contribution to the special issue of @NeurocritCareJ on spreading cortical depolarization, “Neuronal Swelling: A Non-osmotic Consequence of Spreading Depolarization” https://t.co/zEkPlWU2B7 #neurocritcarej @QueensU_CNS

Sep 9, 2021 · 3 likes · 8 followers View post →