Features of Microglia and Neuroinflammation Relevant to Environmental Exposure and Neurotoxicity
Microglia are resident cells of the brain involved in regulatory processes critical for development, maintenance of the neural environment, injury and repair. They belong to the monocytic-macrophage lineage and serve as brain immune cells to orchestrate innate immune responses; however, they are dis...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-07-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/8/7/2980/ |