microglia origin question

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Start date Jun 25, 2004

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what is the origin of microglia? is it the same as macros? in the beg. part of FA they say mesodermal, but q bank said neuroectoderm. any thoughts

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I believe they are derived from macrophages/monocytes. And if I remember right, so are osteoclasts.

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I second that!

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Jalopycat said:
I believe they are derived from macrophages/monocytes. And if I remember right, so are osteoclasts.

You are absolutely correct. Here is a link for you that should carify it.

http://www.biochem.northwestern.edu/holmgren/Glossary/Definitions/Def-M/microglia.html

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