Microglia

  1. Neuronal alpha-synuclein clearance is impaired and transfer to microglia increases
    Neurons with impaired α-synuclein clearance transfer aggregates to microglia via tunneling nanotubes. Study reveals dysfunctional neuronal autophagy drives intercellular aggregate transfer and.
  2. Some spinal implant particles did not activate glial cells
    Assessment of glial cell responses to spinal implant particles reveals limited inflammatory activation but identifies concerns regarding silicon nitride at elevated concentrations.