Glial fibrillary acidic protein

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004902",
  "term": "Glial fibrillary acidic protein",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An intermediate filament protein found in the cytoplasm of astrocytes and other glial cells in the central nervous system. It is a major component of the cytoskeleton in these cells, providing structural support. Elevated levels of glial fibrillary acidic protein in biological fluids are often used as a biomarker for central nervous system injury or disease.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "arborization",
    "astrocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 870 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/glial-fibrillary-acidic-protein/"
}