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Microglia and Sleep Disorders.

Katherine Picard^1,2,3, Kira Dolhan^3,4,5,6, Jyoti J Watters⁷

¹Axe Neurosciences, Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec, Université Laval, Québec City, QC, Canada.

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Microglia, the brain's immune cells, play a crucial role in regulating sleep and responding to sleep deprivation. This chapter explores their involvement in various sleep disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.

Keywords:

Cognitive deficits Microglia Neurodegenerative diseases Sleep deprivation Sleep disorders

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Neuroscience
Immunology
Sleep Science

Background:

Sleep is vital for physical and mental health.
Sleep disorders and deprivation increase risks for metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases.
Microglia, the central nervous system (CNS) immune cells, are increasingly recognized for their role in sleep regulation.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the involvement of microglia in various sleep disorders.
To explore the impact of sleep deprivation on microglial functions.
To examine the potential role of microglia in sleep disorders comorbid with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of current research on microglia and sleep.
Analysis of studies investigating microglial involvement in specific sleep disorders.
Examination of research on the effects of acute and chronic sleep deprivation on microglia.

Main Results:

Microglia are implicated in regulating the sleep-wake cycle.
Sleep alterations and deprivation significantly impact microglial function.
Microglia may play a role in the pathophysiology of sleep disorders linked to neurodegeneration.

Conclusions:

Microglia are key players in CNS responses to sleep changes.
Understanding microglial roles is essential for addressing sleep disorders and associated neurodegenerative conditions.
Further research into microglia-sleep interactions holds therapeutic potential.