Towards a definition of microglia heterogeneity

Luke M. Healy; Sameera Zia; Jason R. Plemel

doi:10.1038/s42003-022-04081-6

Communications Biology (Oct 2022)

Towards a definition of microglia heterogeneity

Luke M. Healy,
Sameera Zia,
Jason R. Plemel

Affiliations

Luke M. Healy: Neuroimmunology Unit, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, McGill University
Sameera Zia: Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute, University of Alberta
Jason R. Plemel: Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute, University of Alberta

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-022-04081-6
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 5, no. 1
pp. 1 – 6

Abstract

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Microglia “heterogeneity” is often described in the literature, but a clear understanding of what “heterogeneity” entails is essential to avoid confusion among researchers.

Published in Communications Biology

ISSN: 2399-3642 (Online)
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Science: Biology (General)
Website: https://www.nature.com/commsbio/

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