Researchers identify novel mechanism to reduce nervous system inflammation

Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have discovered a new way to limit inflammation caused by the activation of microglia - key immune cells in the brain. Although the role of such cells is to "clean up damage" after injury, they often worsen the damage by releasing toxic inflammatory factors.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news141480063.html">Researchers identify novel mechanism to reduce nervous system inflammation</a></p> <p>Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have discovered a new way to limit inflammation caused by the activation of microglia - key immune cells in the brain. Although the role of such cells is to "clean up damage" after injury, they often worsen the damage by releasing toxic inflammatory factors.</p>