Microglia in the Alzheimer's brain: a help or a hindrance?
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the leading cause of dementia, is a complex neurodegenerative disorder. The AD brain is characterized by the presence of Amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, and an increased inflammatory response. Microglia, the chief immune cells of the central nervous system,...
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Language: | English |
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AIMS Press
2014-12-01
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Series: | AIMS Neuroscience |
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Online Access: | http://www.aimspress.com/neuroscience/article/122/fulltext.html |