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Brca1 is expressed in human microglia and is dysregulated in human and animal model of ALS
30 Jul 2015
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BACKGROUND: There is growing evidence that microglia are key players in the pathological process of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It is suggested that microglia have a dual role in motoneurone degeneration through the release of both neuroprotective and neurotoxic factors. RESULTS: To identify candidate genes that may be involved in ALS pathology we have analysed at early symptomatic age (P90), the...
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