Brain-engrafted macrophages provide protection against therapeutic irradiation and secondary concussive injury
Xi Feng, Elma S. Frias, Maria S. Paladini, David Chen, Zoe Boosalis, McKenna Becker, Sonali Gupta, Sharon Liu, Nalin Gupta, Susanna Rosi
This study shows that brain-engrafted macrophages protect against radiation-induced cognitive deficits and concussive injury by replacing microglia and altering their functional properties.
bioRxiv · Jul 12, 2021 · PreprintNeuroscience