What is the Role of Microglia in Neurodegenerative Diseases?
Microglia are implicated in numerous neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. In Alzheimer's, microglia interact with amyloid plaques, and their persistent activation can lead to chronic inflammation, contributing to disease progression. Understanding the dual role of microglia in neuroprotection and neurodegeneration is a major focus of current research, with therapeutic strategies being explored to modulate their activity.
