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\nYour brain is super fragile. So how come it doesn't get totally wrecked by infections or bacteria? Well, you've got this nifty protection called the blood-brain barrier! To help guide us through your brain's awesome defense, we brought...\nYour brain is super fragile. So how come it doesn't get totally wrecked by infections or bacteria? Well, you've got this nifty protection called the blood-brain barrier! To help guide us through your brain's awesome defense, we brought on Catie Profaci, a graduate student at UCSD and a blood-brain barrier expert! Find out more about your brain's specialized endothelial cells and what happens when the BBB malfunctions. In this episode of Neuro Transmissions, Alie and Catie discuss the blood-brain barrier, which is comprised of endothelial cells that protect the brain from potentially dangerous molecules circulating in the blood stream. The video explains the structure of the blood-brain barrier and covers the BBB's tight junctions. Alie also gets to talk about her favorite brain cell, astrocytes, and how astrocytic end feet also help maintain the blood-brain barrier. Finally, we cover what can happen when the blood-brain barrier breaks down. We hope you enjoy the video and learn a little more about this often-misunderstood part of the brain!\n
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2018
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