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The origin of microglial cells.

J Boya, J Calvo, A Prado

    Journal of Anatomy
    |August 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Microglia in rat brains originate from meningeal cells, migrating into brain tissue. These cells later appear to develop from pericytes, with no peroxidase activity observed in microglia or their precursors.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Developmental Biology
    • Histology

    Background:

    • Microglia are the resident immune cells of the central nervous system.
    • Their origin and developmental trajectory in the early postnatal brain remain areas of active investigation.
    • Understanding microglial origins is crucial for comprehending neurodevelopment and neuroinflammation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the origin and early development of microglia in the postnatal rat brain.
    • To identify the precursor cells and migratory pathways of microglia.
    • To characterize the enzymatic profiles of microglial precursors and mature microglia.

    Main Methods:

    • Histochemical techniques were employed to detect acid phosphatase and peroxidase activity.
    • Silver impregnation was used for the visualization of microglial cells.
    • The study spanned a developmental period from 6 hours to 100 days after birth in rats.

    Main Results:

    • Microglia originate from acid phosphatase-positive cells in the meninges, which invade the nervous parenchyma.
    • By postnatal day 3, similar cells are observed migrating from the surface of large blood vessels into the parenchyma.
    • In adult rats (100 days), acid phosphatase-positive cells are predominantly pericytes.
    • No peroxidase activity was detected in microglia or their identified precursors.

    Conclusions:

    • The study suggests a meningeal origin for microglia, with a potential transition or relationship with pericytes during development.
    • Microglial cells do not exhibit peroxidase activity, distinguishing them from certain other cell types.
    • These findings contribute to the understanding of microglial ontogeny and cellular lineage in the developing brain.

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