The controversial role of microglia in malignant gliomas

Jun Wei; Konrad Gabrusiewicz; Amy Heimberger

doi:10.1155/2013/285246

The controversial role of microglia in malignant gliomas

Jun Wei, Konrad Gabrusiewicz, Amy Heimberger^*

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Abstract

Malignant gliomas contain stroma and a variety of immune cells including abundant activated microglia/macrophages. Mounting evidence indicates that the glioma microenvironment converts the glioma-associated microglia/macrophages (GAMs) into glioma-supportive, immunosuppressive cells; however, GAMs can retain intrinsic anti-tumor properties. Here, we review and discuss this duality and the potential therapeutic strategies that may inhibit their glioma-supportive and propagating functions.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	285246
Journal	Clinical and Developmental Immunology
Volume	2013
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/285246
State	Published - 2013
Externally published	Yes

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Immunology and Allergy
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