Article
How microbiota shape microglial phenotypes and epigenetics.
Glia - 1 Aug 2020
Erny Daniel, Prinz Marco
Abstract excerpt
Among the myeloid cells in the central nervous system (CNS) microglia are the main representatives of the innate immune system. Microglial fulfil tasks beyond phagocytosing debris and host defense against invading microorganism. During brain development microglia guide for example neurons for proper CNS formation, in adulthood they maintain tissue homeostasis and in aging microglia may become pro-inflammatory and...
Topics
- Animals
- Central Nervous System
- Homeostasis
- Humans
- Microbiota
- Microglia
- Neurons
- Phenotype
