Publications by authors named "Yelan Wei"
Article Synopsis
- - The study explores how brain injuries trigger specific responses in cells, indicating that there's a system in place to communicate injury details at the molecular level, though the exact mechanisms aren't fully understood.
- - Researchers discovered a phenomenon called Inflares, which are bursts of ATP released from astrocytes (a type of brain cell) that signal injury characteristics like intensity and location.
- - The findings suggest that when there's a mismatch in the injury signals (Inflares) and actual injury severity, it can lead to problems with microglia (immune cells in the brain), worsening recovery; blocking Inflares in stroke models helps reduce damage and improve healing.
