Blood brain barrier and infection
The blood brain barrier (BBB) is a highly dynamic structure and consists of endothelial cells, which are characterized by the presence of tight junctions and relative lack of endocytic vesicles. The tight junctions are reinforced by the foot processes of the astrocytes. The BBB functions through the...
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Medical Science International Publishing
2000
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Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/1550/ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11208482 |
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