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Published on: March 18, 2020
Molecular mechanisms of microglia- and astrocyte-driven neurorestoration triggered by application of electromagnetic
Jasmina Isaković1, Dunja Gorup, Dinko Mitrečić
1Jasmina Isaković, Omnion Research International, Mirka Deanovića 9, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia, ji520@nyu.edu.
Aim:
To propose potential mechanisms of action of electromagnetic fields (EMF) on astrocytes and microglia and to elucidate the role of heat shock proteins (HSP), adenosine triphosphate (ATP), calcium ions (Ca2+), and hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF1α) in neurorestoration following the application of EMF.
Methods:
We reviewed the existing studies within the public domain and cross-evaluated their results in order to conclude on the molecular mechanisms of microglia-astrocyte crosstalk at work during EMF treatment.
Results:
The existing studies suggest that EMF induces the increase of HSP70 expression and inhibition of HIF1α, thus decreasing inflammation and allowing the microglia-astrocyte crosstalk to initiate the formation of a glial scar within the central nervous system. Furthermore, by potentially up-regulating A2A and A3 adenosine receptors, EMF increases cAMP accumulation from astrocytes and reduces the expression of inflammatory cytokines TNF α and IL-8, thus initiating neurorestoration.
Conclusion:
The microglia-astrocyte crosstalk during EMF treatment is crucial for the initiation of neurorestoration. Elucidating the exact mechanisms of EMF actions upon microglia and astrocytes, and its role in neurorestoration could be a key step in further research of the therapeutic potential of EMFs in various neurological disorders.
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