CD200-CD200R dysfunction exacerbates microglial activation and dopaminergic neurodegeneration in a rat model of Parkinson's disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Increasing evidence suggests that microglial activation may participate in the aetiology and pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD). CD200-CD200R signalling has been shown to be critical for restraining microglial activation....

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Main Authors: Zhang Shi, Wang Xi-Jin, Tian Li-Peng, Pan Jing, Lu Guo-Qiang, Zhang Ying-Jie, Ding Jian-Qing, Chen Sheng-Di
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/8/1/154