Characterisation of microglia during de- and remyelination: Can they create a repair promoting environment?
Microglia play a key role in the initiation and perpetuation of de- and remyelination because of their ability to present antigens and clear cell debris by phagocytosis. Different factors expressed or secreted by microglia seem to play an important role in regenerative processes. But it remains uncl...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2012-01-01
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Series: | Neurobiology of Disease |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0969996111003184 |