Evaluating Microglial Contributions to the Neurovascular Unit in Health and Neurodegeneration Using Human In Vitro Models
Kira M. Evitts, Emily Turschak, Charles A. Williams, Chizuru Kinoshita, Aleah Rosner, Willow Battista, Katherine Hui, Ian H. Beck, Aquene N. Reid, YING ZHENG, Jessica E. Young
This study develops 2D and 3D human in vitro neurovascular unit models to investigate microglial interactions with endothelial cells and their role in neurovascular function under inflammatory conditions.
bioRxiv · Dec 22, 2025 · PreprintCell Biology