Cues of Trained Immunity in Multiple Sclerosis Macrophages

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex autoimmune disease with both genetic and environmental influences, yet its underlying mechanisms remain only partially understood. In this review, we compile evidence suggesting that trained immunity-a form of innate immune memory-may play a crucial role in the autoimmune component of MS. By examining key findings from immunology, neuroinflammation, and MS pathophysiology, we explore how innate immune cells, particularly monocytes and macrophages, could contribute to disease onset and progression through persistent pro-inflammatory responses. Understanding the impact of trained immunity in MS could open new avenues for therapeutic strategies targeting the innate immune system.