Microglia and macrophages in brain homeostasis and disease

Microglia and macrophages in brain homeostasis and disease

Microglia and macrophages in brain homeostasis and disease, Published online: 20 November 2017; doi:10.1038/nri.2017.125

This Review describes recent advances in our understanding of the ontogeny, development and function of brain-resident macrophages and microglia, including their normal functions during brain development and homeostasis and how disturbance of these functions may precipitate neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases.

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