Proceedings for The 94th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Pharmacological Society 2-Y-F1-2 YIA Real-time imaging unveils mechanisms underlying synaptic engulfment by microglia

Aug 26, 2026

This document presents proceedings from The 94th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Pharmacological Society, specifically section 2-Y-F1-2, related to YIA research. The core of the presented work focuses on "Real-time imaging unveils mechanisms underlying synaptic engulfment by microglia." The research is attributed to authors Megumi Andoh, Yuji Ikegaya, and Ryuta Koyama, affiliated with institutions including The University of Tokyo, the Institute for AI and Beyond, the Center for Information and Neural Networks, and the Japan Science and Technology Agency, PRESTO. The study utilizes advanced real-time imaging techniques to explore the intricate processes by which microglia, a type of immune cell in the brain, engulf synapses. This research is significant for understanding neuroimmune interactions and potential therapeutic targets in neurological disorders. The copyright is held by The Japanese Pharmacological Society in 2021.

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Proceedings for The 94th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Pharmacological Society

2-Y-F1-2 YIA

Real-time imaging unveils mechanisms underlying synaptic engulfment by microglia

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What is the main topic of this research proceeding?

The main topic is the unveiling of mechanisms underlying synaptic engulfment by microglia through real-time imaging.

Who are the authors of this research?

The authors are Megumi Andoh, Yuji Ikegaya, and Ryuta Koyama.

Which institutions are affiliated with the authors?

The authors are affiliated with The University of Tokyo, Inst. for AI and Beyond, Center for Information and Neural Networks, and Japan Sci. and Tech. Agency, PRESTO.

Aug 26, 2026

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