New findings on the brain's immune cells during Alzheimer's disease progression
- Thu 11 Apr 2013 04:40:PM
The plaque deposits in the brain of Alzheimer's patients are surrounded by the brain's own immune cells, the microglia. But it still remains unclear what role microglia play in Alzheimer's disease. Do they help break down the plaque deposit?
Source: New findings on the brain's immune cells during Alzheimer's disease progression
Source: New findings on the brain's immune cells during Alzheimer's disease progression