This table summarizes the cell-type-specific characteristics and functions of EVs produced by different CNS cell types, highlighting their diverse roles in neural communication and homeostasis. BBB: blood-brain barrier; CNS: central nervous system; EV: extracellular vesicle; GAPDH: glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase.
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