Open AccessMicroglia: Immune Network in the CNS
Author(s) -
Graeber Manuel B.,
Stre'rt Wolfgang J.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
brain pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.986
H-Index - 132
eISSN - 1750-3639
pISSN - 1015-6305
DOI - 10.1111/j.1750-3639.1990.tb00630.x
Subject(s) - microglia , neuroscience , immune system , perspective (graphical) , function (biology) , biology , variety (cybernetics) , immunology , medicine , cognitive science , psychology , computer science , inflammation , microbiology and biotechnology , artificial intelligence
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.