Infiltrative microgliosis: activation and long-distance migration of subependymal microglia following periventricular insults

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Subventricular microglia (SVMs) are positioned at the interface of the cerebrospinal fluid and brain parenchyma and may play a role in periventricular inflammatory reactions. However, SVMs have not been previously investigated in det...

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Main Authors: Horwitz Alan F, Murase Shin-Ichi, Carbonell W Shawn, Mandell James W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-01-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/2/1/5