Differential accumulation of storage bodies with aging defines discrete subsets of microglia in the healthy brain
Microglia are a unique type of immune cell found within the brain, spinal cord and retina. In the healthy brain, their job is to support neurons, defend against infectious microbes, clear extracellular debris and remove dead or dying cells through phagocytosis. This diverse array of functions presen...
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2021
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/2144/42225 |