Figure 3 (IMAGE) Institute for Basic Science Caption Astrocytes in LHA show hypertrophy in response to a high-fat diet. After consumption of a high-fat diet, molecular markers of astrocytes increase. Following the intake of a high-fat diet, the number and volume of astrocytes increase, leading to reactive astrogliosis. Subsequently, the expression of MAOB and GABA levels in astrocytes increases. Credit Institute for Basic Science Usage Restrictions Attribution Required License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.