The role of glia in Parkinson's disease: Emerging concepts and therapeutic applications

Pages: 131 - 168
Published: Jan 1, 2020
Abstract
Originally believed to primarily affect neurons, Parkinson's disease (PD) has recently been recognized to also affect the functions and integrity of microglia and astroglia, two cell categories of fundamental importance to brain tissue homeostasis, defense, and repair. Both a loss of glial supportive-defensive functions and a toxic gain of glial functions are implicated in the neurodegenerative process. Moreover, the chronic treatment with...
Paper Details
Title
The role of glia in Parkinson's disease: Emerging concepts and therapeutic applications
Published Date
Jan 1, 2020
Pages
131 - 168
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