Description
While the abstract mentions exploring new possibilities for BBB repair based on developmental knowledge, the specific translational pathways remain undefined. This represents a critical gap between basic understanding and therapeutic application.
Gap type: open_question Source paper: Development, maintenance and disruption of the blood-brain barrier. (2013, Nature medicine, PMID:24309662)
Evidence summary
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