Microglia
Resident macrophages and primary immune cells of the central nervous system, responsible for immune surveillance, phagocytosis of debris, and modulating neuroinflammation.
Key Functions:
- Acts as the primary immune defense in the CNS.
- Phagocytoses cellular debris, pathogens, and dead neurons.
- Modulates neuroinflammation and synaptic pruning.
- Changes morphology based on activation state.
Interacting Systems & Components:
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