ATP-Mediated Microglial Activation

Wen-Biao Gan

At the conclusion of this presentation , the participants will be able to:

1.   Define rapid responses of microglial cells upon traumatic brain injury ;

2 .  Identify ATP as an important signal in mediating microglial responses towards injury;

3 .  Identify the role of astrocytes surrounding the site of injury in microglial response towards injury .