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After primary injury, the nearby astrocytes and resident microglia are activated and migrate towards the injury site.
Activated astrocytes and other glial cells including fibroblasts form the glia scar. Microglial cells are mainly present in the marginal and uninjured areas. Bone marrow-derived macrophages accumulate at the epicenter of injured spinal cord.
