Microglia-mediated neuroinflammation and neuroplasticity after stroke

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Yuan Wang1, Rehana K Leak2, Guodong Cao1,3

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.

Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience
|September 2, 2022
PubMed

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Microglia, the brain's immune cells, are key in stroke recovery. Their dual role in inflammation and repair offers potential therapeutic targets for neurological recovery after ischemic stroke.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Immunology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Stroke is a leading cause of global disability and mortality.
  • The immune system, particularly microglia, significantly influences brain outcomes post-stroke.
  • Microglia are central nervous system immune cells crucial for brain defense and repair.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role and mechanisms of microglia-mediated neuroinflammation and neuroplasticity after ischemic stroke.
  • To explore potential microglia-based therapeutic interventions for stroke.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on microglia activation, polarization, and function in ischemic stroke.
  • Analysis of microglia's dual role in promoting damage and facilitating repair.
  • Examination of neuroinflammation and neuroplasticity mechanisms involving microglia.

Main Results:

  • Microglia activation and polarization are critical determinants of brain damage and repair post-stroke.
  • Microglia can adopt pro-inflammatory states, exacerbating secondary brain injury.
  • Conversely, microglia can secrete anti-inflammatory factors and neurotrophic factors, aiding neurological recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Microglia represent a double-edged sword in neurological recovery following ischemic stroke.
  • Understanding microglia's complex functions is essential for developing effective stroke therapies.
  • Targeting microglia-based mechanisms holds promise for future stroke treatment strategies.
Keywords:
brain repairischemic strokemicroglianeuroinflammationplasticity

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