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Blood Brain Barrier


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The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a vascular barrier between the systemic blood circulation and the fluids of the central nervous system (CNS). Healthy CNS vasculature is impermeable to passive transport of cells, proteins, and bioactive compounds present in circulating blood.
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Blood Brain Barrier
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