AMPK-dependent and independent actions of P2X7 in regulation of mitochondrial and lysosomal functions in microglia

Abstract Background P2X7 is ubiquitously expressed in myeloid cells and regulates the pathophysiology of inflammatory diseases. Since mitochondrial function in microglia is highly associated with microglial functions in controlling neuronal plasticity and brain homeostasis, we interested to explore...

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Main Authors: Ponarulselvam Sekar, Duen-Yi Huang, Shie-Liang Hsieh, Shwu-Fen Chang, Wan-Wan Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Cell Communication and Signaling
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12964-018-0293-3