hirano body

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What does hirano body mean?

An intracellular aggregate of actin and associated proteins, found in the nerve cells of individuals with certain neurodegenerative disorders.

Where does hirano body come from?

First observed in neurons (nerve cells) by Asao Hirano in 1965.

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