Immune cells in the brain called microglia can partially break down large amyloid plaques characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease by latching ... they will assess whether human cells also use this ...

Immune cells in the brain called microglia can partially break down large amyloid plaques characteristic ... also use this process. Human induced pluripotent stem cells can mature into many ...

Human iPSC-derived microglia retain the donor's phenotypic characteristics, making them ideal for creating human-relevant model systems. These microglia offer exciting opportunities to test ...