Summary: Microglia, the brain’s immune cells, play vital roles in clearing toxins and maintaining neuronal health but can also contribute to neurodegenerative diseases if overactive. New research ...

Microglia are a type of small macrophage-like glial cell in the central nervous system. Microglia can engage in phagocytosis, and are involved in immune responses within, as well as the ...

including disruption of the microvascular angiogenesis associated with adult neurogenesis and a marked increase in the number and activation status of microglia within the neurogenic zone.

Moreover, neutrophils that are recruited, in conjunction with activated microglia and astrocytes, produce a range of pro-inflammatory ... elements included exclusively in “neurogenesis”: EGF, TGF-β, ...

1 Department of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy 2 Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, ...

July 26, 2024 — The brain contains many cell types, from the prominent neurons to the lesser-known microglia. The latter are integral to the brain's immune system and play a crucial role as the ...

Jan. 23, 2025 — Researchers evaluated a drug that represents a new class of anticoagulants known as Factor XI inhibitors for treating patients with atrial fibrillation as part of the AZALEA-TIMI ...

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