Old Maids: Aging and Its Impact on Microglia Function
Microglia are highly active and vigilant housekeepers of the central nervous system that function to promote neuronal growth and activity. With advanced age, however, dysregulated inflammatory signaling and defects in phagocytosis impede their ability to perform the most essential of homeostatic fun...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-04-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/4/769 |