The immune cells of the brain. The support cells of the brain. Collectively with microglia, they are referred to as glia, or cells that support the growth and maintenance of nerve cells. These cells send and receive electrical signals throughout the body. A state of accumulation and activity of immune cells in response to insult or injury.
Scientists believe inflammation is a leading cause in neurodegenerative disorders.
The cellular process that leads to the formation of mature, fully functional cells. In a Petri dish, differentiation is manifested as development of cellular processes.