Neuropeptides and Microglial Activation in Inflammation, Pain, and Neurodegenerative Diseases

• Main Authors: Lila Carniglia (Author), Delia Ramírez (Author), Daniela Durand (Author), Julieta Saba (Author), Juan Turati (Author), Carla Caruso (Author), Teresa N. Scimonelli (Author), Mercedes Lasaga (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Microglial cells are responsible for immune surveillance within the CNS. They respond to noxious stimuli by releasing inflammatory mediators and mounting an effective inflammatory response. This is followed by release of anti-inflammatory mediators and resolution of the inflammatory response. Altera...