What Does GFAP Stand For?

GFAP stands for Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein

GFAP, or Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein, is a key intermediate filament protein primarily expressed in astrocytes, a type of glial cell in the central nervous system. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the structural integrity and function of astrocytes, as well as in the response to injury and neuroinflammation. GFAP is widely used as a specific biomarker for astrocyte activation and is involved in various neurological disorders, making it an important target for research in neurobiology and neuropathology.