Microglia Wrapping (IMAGE)

Boston Children's Hospital

Microglia Wrapping

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In the brain, a synapse (orange) is seen being wrapped around and attacked by immune cells called microglia (green), leading to synapse loss.

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Boston Children's Hospital

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