The Role of Microglia in Prion Diseases: A Paradigm of Functional Diversity
The Role of Microglia in Prion Diseases: A Paradigm of Functional Diversity
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Switzerland: Frontiers Research Foundation
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Inflammation is a major component of neurodegenerative diseases. Microglia are the innate immune cells in the central nervous system (CNS). In the healthy brain, microglia contribute to tissue homeostasis and regulation of synaptic plasticity. Under disease conditions, they play a key role in the development and maintenance of the neuroinflammatory...
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The Role of Microglia in Prion Diseases: A Paradigm of Functional Diversity
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_d333f35eee454978997b9f7085b865ca
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1663-4365
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1663-4365
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10.3389/fnagi.2017.00207
