The Neuroinflammatory Role of Pericytes in Epilepsy
Pericytes are a component of the blood–brain barrier (BBB) neurovascular unit, in which they play a crucial role in BBB integrity and are also implicated in neuroinflammation. The association between pericytes, BBB dysfunction, and the pathophysiology of epilepsy has been investigated, and links bet...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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Series: | Biomedicines |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/7/759 |