The Molecular Regulation of Astroglia-Driven Neuroinflammation in Experimental Glaucoma

Research Background Glaucoma is a major cause of blindness, characterized by complex neurodegenerative conditions that include extensive inflammatory responses in glial cells, accompanied by the progressive loss of Retinal Ganglion Cells (RGCs), optic nerve axons, and synaptic connections. Although there are variations in subtypes, topologies, and ...

Sex-dependent effects of carbohydrate source and quantity on caspase-1 activity in the mouse central nervous system

The Gender-Dependent Effects of Carbohydrate Sources and Quantity on Caspase-1 Activity in the Central Nervous System of Mice Research Background With the global intensification of aging, the incidence of cognitive impairments and dementia is rapidly increasing, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common form of senile dementia. Studies have sh...

Therapeutic Intervention in Neuroinflammation for Neovascular Ocular Diseases through Targeting the cGAS-STING pathway

Therapeutic Intervention in Neuroinflammation for Neovascular Ocular Diseases through Targeting the cGAS-STING pathway

The Key Role of Retina Microglia in Pathological Angiogenesis and the Immunotherapeutic Potential of the cGAS-STING Pathway Background Pathological angiogenesis is common in various neovascular ophthalmic diseases, such as Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) and Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) [1]. During these diseases, bone marrow cells, including r...

Hyperglycemia Enhances Brain Susceptibility to Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Neuroinflammation via Astrocyte Reprogramming

Hyperglycemia Enhances Brain Susceptibility to Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Neuroinflammation via Astrocyte Reprogramming Academic Background Introduction Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease affecting millions of people worldwide, characterized by hyperglycemia, or elevated blood glucose levels. For a long time, research has primarily focused on ...

Regulation of Neuroinflammation and Demyelination by Cystatin F Following Murine Coronavirus Infection of the Central Nervous System

The Role of Cystatin F in Regulating Neuroinflammation and Demyelination in Spinal Cord Poliovirus Infection Background Knowledge Cystatin F is a secreted lysosomal cysteine protease inhibitor associated with every stage of virus-related neurological diseases, including host defense, demyelination, and myelination. However, research on how Cystatin...

BTK Inhibition Limits Microglia-Perpetuated CNS Inflammation and Promotes Myelin Repair

Research Report: Effect of Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Evobrutinib on Myelin Repair and CNS Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis Background Introduction Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease of the Central Nervous System (CNS) where the myelin sheath of patients is damaged by inflammation. Traditionally, MS is considered to be prima...

Single-Cell Analysis of Anti-BCMA CAR T Cell Therapy in Patients with Central Nervous System Autoimmunity

Central Nervous System (CNS) autoimmune diseases, such as Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders (NMOSD), are inflammatory demyelinating conditions characterized by relapses of optic neuritis and myelitis. Despite significant progress in the treatment of NMOSD, a subset of patients responds poorly to current therapies, with recurrent and difficult...

Neuronal Functional Connectivity is Impaired in a Layer-dependent Manner Near Chronically Implanted Intracortical Microelectrodes in C57BL/6 Wildtype Mice

Layer-Dependent Effects of Chronic Neural Electrode Implants on Neural Functional Connectivity in Mice Introduction This study explores the long-term effects of chronically implanted microelectrodes on neural functional connectivity within the brains of C57BL6 wild-type mice. Implanted intracerebral electrodes enable the recording and electrical st...

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Enhances Remyelination and Decreases Innate Neuroinflammation in Lysolecithin-Induced Demyelination

Comprehensive Academic Report on Scientific Paper Research Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory and degenerative disease of the central nervous system (CNS), affecting approximately 2.8 million people worldwide. The pathological mechanisms of this disease are mainly related to autoimmune-mediated demyelination and axonal transectio...

An Autoantibody Signature Predictive for Multiple Sclerosis

An Autoantibody Signature Predictive for Multiple Sclerosis

Predictive Autoantibody Signature for Multiple Sclerosis Academic Background and Research Significance Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that primarily affects the white matter of the central nervous system (CNS). Previous studies have mostly suggested that T cells play a major role in the pathogenesis of MS. Howe...