The Impact of Obesity on Microglial Function: Immune, Metabolic and Endocrine Perspectives

Increased life expectancy in combination with modern life style and high prevalence of obesity are important risk factors for development of neurodegenerative diseases. Neuroinflammation is a feature of neurodegenerative diseases, and microglia, the innate immune cells of the brain, are central play...

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Main Author: Vasileia Ismini Alexaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/7/1584