Distinct modulation of microglial amyloid β phagocytosis and migration by neuropeptides<sup>i</sup>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Microglial activation plays an integral role in the development and course of neurodegeneration. Although neuropeptides such as bradykinin (BK), somatostatin (SST), and endothelin (ET) are known to be important mediators of inflammation in the periphery, evidence...

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Main Authors: Kummer Markus P, Hülsmann Claudia, Ben-Shmuel Sarit, Filipovich-Rimon Talia, Fleisher-Berkovich Sigal, Heneka Michael T
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/7/1/61