Microglial functional alteration and increased diversity in the challenged brain: Insights into novel targets for intervention

Microglia are the resident immune cells of the central nervous system (CNS) parenchyma, which perform beneficial physiological roles across life. These immune cells actively maintain CNS health by clearing toxic debris and removing dysfunctional or degenerating cells. They also modify the wiring of...

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Main Author: Marie-Ève Tremblay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-10-01
Series:Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666354621001046