Polymorphisms in the microglial marker molecule CX3CR1 affect the blood volume of the human brain

ConclusionThis finding suggests that the CX3CR1 variants may affect arterial structures in the brain, possibly via interactions between microglia and brain microvascular endothelial cells.

Source: Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences - February 1, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Mai Sakai, Hikaru Takeuchi, Zhiqian Yu, Yoshie Kikuchi, Chiaki Ono, Yuta Takahashi, Fumiaki Ito, Hiroo Matsuoka, Osamu Tanabe, Jun Yasuda, Yasuyuki Taki, Ryuta Kawashima, Hiroaki Tomita Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research