Microglia: Immune Network in the CNS

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作者
Graeber, Manuel B. [1 ,2 ]
Streit, Wotfgang J. [3 ]
机构
[1] Brigham & Womens Hosp, Ctr Neurol Dis, Boston, MA 02115 USA
[2] Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Ctr Neurol Dis, Boston, MA 02115 USA
[3] Univ Florida, Coll Med, Dept Neurosci, Gainesville, FL 32610 USA
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10.1111/j.1750-3639.1990.tb00630.x
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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In recent years much progress has been made toward a better understanding of the nature and function of microglial cells. This review summarizes new developments and attempts to provide a perspective for future avenues to take in microglial research. Microglia are considered to play an active role in a variety of neurological diseases. Their function in forming a network of immune competent cells within the CNS is discussed.
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