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Composite
70%
Novelty
70%
Mechanistic
Druggability
Priority
88%
Importance
90%
Tractability
75%
Market price
50%

Description

Analyze the spectrum of microglial activation states (DAM, homeostatic, inflammatory) and their distinct roles in AD, PD, and ALS. Identify pharmacological targets for shifting microglia toward protective phenotypes.

Evidence summary

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