Microglial phagocytosis induced by fibrillar β-amyloid is attenuated by oligomeric β-amyloid: implications for Alzheimer's disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Reactive microglia are associated with β-amyloid (Aβ) deposit and clearance in Alzhiemer's Disease (AD). Paradoxically, entocranial resident microglia fail to trigger an effective phagocytic response to clear Aβ deposits althoug...

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Main Authors: Lin Nan, Zhu Yuan-gui, Pan Xiao-dong, Zhang Jing, Ye Qin-yong, Huang Hua-pin, Chen Xiao-chun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Molecular Neurodegeneration
Online Access:http://www.molecularneurodegeneration.com/content/6/1/45