2020). Microglia can also play a significant neuroprotective role during excitotoxic events. When challenged with glutamate, tri-cultures have significantly less neuronal cell loss compared to ...
The cylinder test and grid-walking test were performed to evaluate functional recovery. The potential molecular mechanisms of excitatory neuronal activation on microglia-mediated synaptic pruning ...
Sphere of Influence. In iAssembloids, microglia (red) form projections (white arrows), while astrocytes (green) assume star shapes typically found in the brain. [Courtesy of Kampmann et al., 2025.] ...
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 the cells on cleanup duty throughout the central nervous system ... by increasing amyloid and phosphorylated tau protein production and contributing to neuron degeneration and death.