What Do Microglia Really Do in Healthy Adult Brain?
Microglia originate from yolk sac-primitive macrophages and auto-proliferate into adulthood without replacement by bone marrow-derived circulating cells. In inflammation, stroke, aging, or infection, microglia have been shown to contribute to brain pathology in both deleterious and beneficial ways,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-10-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/8/10/1293 |