A model showing how microglial precursors colonize the developing zebrafish retina. (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

A model showing how microglial precursors colonize the developing zebrafish retina.

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A model showing how microglial precursors colonize the developing zebrafish retina. As can be seen, the microglial precursors use the blood vessels to enter the optic cup and then disperse to areas undergoing neurogenesis.

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OIST

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