Microglial clearance function in health and disease.

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Summary

Microglial cells are of hematopoietic origin, populate the CNS during early development and form the brain's innate immune cell type and have also pivotal roles during acute and chronic neurodegeneration.

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Published
2009-02-06
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Keywords

Microglia, Neurodegeneration, Innate immune system, Phagocytosis, Neuroinflammation

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