Graeber M B, Streit W J
Center for Neurologic Diseases, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
Brain Pathol. 1990 Sep;1(1):2-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1750-3639.1990.tb00630.x.
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.
近年来，在更好地理解小胶质细胞的性质和功能方面已经取得了很大进展。本综述总结了新的进展，并试图为小胶质细胞研究的未来方向提供一个视角。小胶质细胞被认为在多种神经系统疾病中发挥着积极作用。本文讨论了它们在中枢神经系统内形成免疫活性细胞网络中的功能。
