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Note publique d'information : Pathophysiological states, neurological and psychiatric diseases are almost universally
considered from the neurocentric point of view, with neurons being the principal cellular
element of pathological process. The brain homeostasis, which lies at the fulcrum
of healthy brain function, the compromise of which invariably results in dysfunction/disease,
however, is entirely controlled by neuroglia. It is becoming clear that neuroglial
cells are involved in various aspects of initiation, progression and resolution of
neuropathology. In this book we aim to integrate the body of information that has
accumulated in recent years revealing the active role of glia in such pathophysiological
processes. Understanding roles of glial cells in pathology will provide new targets
for medical intervention and aide the development of much needed therapeutics. This
book will be particularly useful for researchers, students, physicians and psychotherapists
working in the field of neurobiology, neurology and psychiatry