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Glymphatic System Function

Meaning

Glymphatic System Function refers to the waste clearance pathway in the central nervous system, which acts as the brain’s dedicated lymphatic-like system, responsible for removing metabolic waste products, including amyloid-beta and tau proteins, from the brain parenchyma. Optimal function of this system is critical for maintaining cognitive health, preventing neurodegeneration, and ensuring the efficient regulation of the brain’s interstitial fluid. The majority of its activity occurs during sleep, highlighting the restorative role of rest.