Targeting of adult microglia, the brain-resident macrophages

Microglia are known as the resident macrophages in central nervous system (CNS). They play important roles in immune defense, phagocytosis of cellular debris and tissue maintenance in CNS parenchyma. On the other hand, they also contribute to pathological conditions such as neurodegenerative disease...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wong, Ying Xin
Other Authors: School of Biological Sciences
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/68938