Research from Massachusetts Eye and Ear has shown that microglia may serve as facilitators of neuroinflammation in autoimmune uveitis.
Researchers described in a press release the role of microglia in directing the initiation of autoimmune uveitis by orchestrating the inflammatory response in the retina. The research is published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
“Until now, the role of microglia in retinal disease has not been fully understood, but our research shows — for the first time — that these cells serve as gatekeepers from the immune system (Read more...)
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