Positive Feedback Loop of Autocrine BDNF from Microglia Causes Prolonged Microglia Activation
Background/Aims: Microglia, which represent the immune cells of the central nervous system (CNS), have long been a subject of study in CNS disease research. Substantial evidence indicates that microglial activation functions as a strong neuro-inflammatory response in neuropathic pain, promoting the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG
2014-08-01
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Series: | Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/363036 |