astrocyte activation involved in immune response

Term ID

GO:0002265

Synonyms

• astrocyte activation during immune response

Definition

A change in the morphology or behavior of an astrocyte resulting from exposure to an activating factor such as a cellular or soluble ligand, leading to the initiation or perpetuation of an immune response. 11138785

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO