The microglial "activation" continuum: from innate to adaptive responses
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Microglia are innate immune cells of myeloid origin that take up residence in the central nervous system (CNS) during embryogenesis. While classically regarded as macrophage-like cells, it is becoming increasingly clear that reactive microglia play more diverse r...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2005-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Neuroinflammation |
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Online Access: | http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/2/1/24 |