Origin and differentiation of microglia

Origin and differentiation of microglia

Microglia are the resident macrophage population of the central nervous system (CNS). Adequate microglial function is crucial for a healthy CNS. Microglia are not only the first immune sentinels of infection, contributing to both innate and adaptive immune responses locally, but are also involved in...

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Main Authors: Florent eGinhoux, Shawn eLim, Guillaume eHoeffel, Donovan eLow, Tara eHuber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience
Subjects:
Central Nervous System
Microglia
Yolk Sac
origin
macrophage
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fncel.2013.00045/full

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