Astrocytes sense and respond to synaptic activity.
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Gap junction coupling allows these cells to redistribute K+ ions and glutamate.
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Tissues from epilepsy patients and animal models display dysfunctional astrocytes.
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Astrocytes represent new targets for anti-epileptogenic therapies.
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