Journal
DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROBIOLOGY
Volume 78, Issue 6, Pages 604-617Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/dneu.22576
Keywords
microglia; neurovasculature; angiogenesis; stroke; neurodegeneration
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- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke [R01NS088627]
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research [R21DE025689]
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Microglia as immune cells of the central nervous system (CNS) play significant roles not only in pathology but also in physiology, such as shaping of the CNS during development and its proper maintenance in maturity. Emerging research is showing a close association between microglia and the neurovasculature that is critical for brain energy supply. In this review, we summarize the current literature on microglial interaction with the vascular system in the normal and diseased brain. First, we highlight data that indicate interesting potential involvement of microglia in developmental angiogenesis. Then we discuss the evidence for microglial participation with the vasculature in neuropathologies from brain tumors to acute injuries such as ischemic stroke to chronic neurodegenerative conditions. We conclude by suggesting future areas of research to advance the field in light of current technical progress and outstanding questions. (c) 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Develop Neurobiol 78: 604-617, 2018
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