Macrophage invasion into the Drosophila brain requires JAK/STAT-dependent MMP activation in the blood-brain barrier.

The central nervous system is well-separated from external influences by the blood-brain barrier. Upon surveillance, infection or neuroinflammation, however, peripheral immune cells can enter the brain where they often cause detrimental effects. To invade the brain, immune cells not only have to bre...

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Main Authors: Bente Winkler, Dominik Funke, Christian Klämbt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-02-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3003035
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