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UDP acting at P2Y sub(6) receptors is a mediator of microglial phagocytosis

UDP acting at P2Y sub(6) receptors is a mediator of microglial phagocytosis

https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_19853896

UDP acting at P2Y sub(6) receptors is a mediator of microglial phagocytosis

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UDP acting at P2Y sub(6) receptors is a mediator of microglial phagocytosis

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Nature, 2007-04, Vol.446 (7139), p.1091-1095

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English

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Microglia, brain immune cells, engage in the clearance of dead cells or dangerous debris, which is crucial to the maintenance of brain functions. When a neighbouring cell is injured, microglia move rapidly towards it or extend a process to engulf the injured cell. Because cells release or leak ATP when they are stimulated or injured, extracellular...

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UDP acting at P2Y sub(6) receptors is a mediator of microglial phagocytosis

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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_19853896

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_19853896

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ISSN

0028-0836

E-ISSN

1476-4679

DOI

10.1038/nature05704

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