The Controversial Role of Microglia in Malignant Gliomas

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Malignant gliomas contain stroma and a variety of immune cells including abundant activated microglia/macrophages.

Mounting evidence indicates that the glioma microenvironment converts the glioma-associated microglia/macrophages (GAMs) into glioma-supportive, immunosuppressive cells; however, GAMs can retain intrinsic anti-tumor properties.

Here, we review and discuss this duality and the potential therapeutic strategies that may inhibit their glioma-supportive and propagating functions.