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Lipopolysaccharide/interferon-gamma and not transforming growth factor beta inhibits retinal microglial migration from retinal explant.
The British journal of ophthalmology - 1 Apr 2003
Carter D A, Dick A D
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BACKGROUND: /aims: The retina possesses a rich network of CD45(+) positive myeloid derived cells that both surround inner retinal vessels and lie within the retina (microglia). Microglia migrate and accumulate in response to neurodegeneration and inflammation. Although microglia express MHC class II, their role remains undefined. The aims of this study are to investigate changes in human microglia phenotype,...
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