Wasteosomes (corpora amylacea) of human brain can be phagocytosed and digested by macrophages

Wasteosomes (corpora amylacea) of human brain can be phagocytosed and digested by macrophages

Abstract Background Corpora amylacea of human brain, recently renamed as wasteosomes, are granular structures that appear during aging and also accumulate in specific areas of the brain in neurodegenerative conditions. Acting as waste containers, wasteosomes are formed by polyglucosan aggregates tha...

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Main Authors: Marta Riba, Joan Campo-Sabariz, Iraida Tena, Laura Molina-Porcel, Teresa Ximelis, Maria Calvo, Ruth Ferrer, Raquel Martín-Venegas, Jaume del Valle, Jordi Vilaplana, Carme Pelegrí
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:Cell & Bioscience
Subjects:
Corpora amylacea
Wasteosome
Brain
Phagocytosis
Natural immunity
IgM
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13578-022-00915-2

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