Interaction of <it>Hm</it>C1q with leech microglial cells: involvement of C1qBP-related molecule in the induction of cell chemotaxis

Interaction of <it>Hm</it>C1q with leech microglial cells: involvement of C1qBP-related molecule in the induction of cell chemotaxis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In invertebrates, the medicinal leech is considered to be an interesting and appropriate model to study neuroimmune mechanisms. Indeed, this non-vertebrate animal can restore normal function of its central nervous system (CNS) after...

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Main Authors: Tahtouh Muriel, Garçon-Bocquet Annelise, Croq Françoise, Vizioli Jacopo, Sautière Pierre-Eric, Van Camp Christelle, Salzet Michel, Nagnan-le Meillour Patricia, Pestel Joël, Lefebvre Christophe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Subjects:
C1q
C1qBP (alias gC1qR)
Chemotaxis
Medicinal leech
Microglia
Nerve repair
Neuroinflammation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/9/1/37

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