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Glymphatic Function

Meaning

Glymphatic Function refers to the specialized system within the central nervous system responsible for the clearance of interstitial waste products, including potentially pathogenic proteins like amyloid-beta. This mechanism acts as the brain’s dedicated waste removal pathway, operating primarily during periods of deep sleep. Efficient glymphatic flow is critical for maintaining neuronal health and cognitive integrity over time. Compromise in this system is linked to neurodegenerative processes.