Microglia and neuroinflammation: a pathological perspective

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Microglia make up the innate immune system of the central nervous system and are key cellular mediators of neuroinflammatory processes. Their role in central nervous system diseases, including infections, is discussed in terms of a participation in both acute and...

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Main Authors: Griffin W Sue T, Mrak Robert E, Streit Wolfgang J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-07-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/1/1/14