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The Role of Microglia in Regulating E/I Balance

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In the healthy brain, excitation/inhibition (E/I) balance regulates normal brain function. Microglia, the resident immune cells of the central nervous system, are intricately involved in brain homeostasis. The role of microglia in E/I balance was investigated using chemically induced seizures on mouse models with defective microglia and it was shown that the knockout models experienced increased seizure severity. Understanding the role of microglia in E/I balance will provide new insights into neuropsychiatric disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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  • E-project-042618-100708
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  • 2018
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  • 2018-04-26
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