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  • Immunology
  • Cell Biology

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  • Functional interconnections exist between synaptic transmission, immune mediators, and central nervous system (CNS) pathophysiology.
  • Synaptic plasticity is influenced by both classic CNS molecules and the immune system, sharing common molecular pathways.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of the ubiquitin proteasome system (UPS) and autophagy in linking synaptic plasticity with neuro-immunity.
  • To emphasize the interactions between UPS and autophagy in CNS disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on the interplay between cell-clearing systems (UPS and autophagy), synaptic plasticity, and neuro-immunity.
  • Analysis of recent evidence on common molecular pathways and functional cross-talk.

Main Results:

  • The ubiquitin proteasome system (UPS) and autophagy are central to bridging neuro-immune and synaptic dysregulations.
  • These cell-clearing pathways are simultaneously affected in CNS disorders characterized by synaptic and immune alterations.
  • Evidence suggests UPS and autophagy are not independent but functionally interconnected.

Conclusions:

  • Autophagy and UPS play a critical role in connecting synaptic plasticity with neuro-immunity.
  • Understanding the interactions between these cell-clearing systems is key to defining immunity's role in synaptic plasticity in health and disease.