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    • Neurodegenerative Diseases

    Background:

    • Neurodegenerative diseases result from complex interactions between pathogenic proteins, immune responses, and environmental/age-related stressors disrupting central nervous system (CNS) homeostasis.
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    • Review of current scientific literature on neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration.
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    • Distinct T cell subsets, such as granzyme K-expressing CD8+ T cells, play specialized roles in neurodegenerative diseases.
    • Factors like aging, head injury, and infections significantly alter immune cell phenotypes and promote CNS inflammation.

    Conclusions:

    • Immune dysregulation, involving both innate (microglia) and adaptive (T cells) components, is central to neurodegeneration.
    • Environmental factors critically shape neuroinflammatory responses, impacting disease progression.
    • A comprehensive understanding of neuroimmune interactions is essential for developing effective therapeutic interventions.