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Microglia matures alongside neuronal circuits. As brain circuits develop, microglia colonize and mature alongside in a bidirectionally regulated process. During this time, these cells participate in several of developmental steps, from neurogenesis to synaptogenesis and circuit refinement through synaptic pruning, being essential for the proper establishment of these circuits.
