Interaction of Microglia and Astrocytes in the Neurovascular Unit

The interaction between microglia and astrocytes significantly influences neuroinflammation. Microglia/astrocytes, part of the neurovascular unit (NVU), are activated by various brain insults. The local extracellular and intracellular signals determine their characteristics and switch of phenotypes....

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Main Authors: Li-rong Liu, Jia-chen Liu, Jin-shuang Bao, Qin-qin Bai, Gai-qing Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2020.01024/full