Neuroscience Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
39(3), P. 368 - 378
Published: Aug. 17, 2022
Abstract
Chronic
pain
relief
remains
an
unmet
medical
need.
Current
research
points
to
a
substantial
contribution
of
glia-neuron
interaction
in
its
pathogenesis.
Particularly,
microglia
play
crucial
role
the
development
chronic
pain.
To
better
understand
microglial
pain,
specific
regional
and
temporal
manipulations
are
necessary.
Recently,
two
new
approaches
have
emerged
that
meet
these
demands.
Chemogenetic
tools
allow
expression
designer
receptors
exclusively
activated
by
drugs
(DREADDs)
specifically
microglia.
Similarly,
optogenetic
for
manipulation
via
activation
artificially
expressed,
light-sensitive
proteins.
Chemo-
vivo
powerful
interrogating
function
This
review
summarizes
emerging
studying
highlights
their
potential
applications
microglia-related
neurological
disorders.
The Annual Review of Pharmacology and Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(1), P. 565 - 583
Published: Jan. 20, 2023
The
study
of
chronic
pain
continues
to
generate
ever-increasing
numbers
publications,
but
safe
and
efficacious
treatments
for
remain
elusive.
Recognition
sex-specific
mechanisms
underlying
has
resulted
in
a
surge
studies
that
include
both
sexes.
A
predominant
focus
been
on
identifying
sex
differences,
yet
many
newly
identified
cellular
alterations
gene
expression
are
conserved
between
the
Here
we
review
differences
similarities
molecular
signals
drive
generation
resolution
neuropathic
pain.
mix
reflects
degeneracy
peripheral
central
signaling
processes
by
which
neurons,
immune
cells,
glia
codependently
hypersensitivity.
Recent
findings
critical
nodes
foreshadow
development
rationally
designed,
broadly
applicable
analgesic
strategies.
However,
paucity
effective,
compels
targeted
therapies
as
well
increase
therapeutic
options
help
reduce
global
burden
suffering.
Molecular Pain,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19
Published: May 23, 2023
Chronic
pain
is
a
refractory
health
disease
worldwide
causing
an
enormous
economic
burden
on
individuals
and
society.
Accumulating
evidence
suggests
that
inflammation
in
the
peripheral
nervous
system
(PNS)
central
(CNS)
major
factor
pathogenesis
of
chronic
pain.
The
early-
late
phase
may
have
distinctive
effects
initiation
resolution
pain,
which
can
be
viewed
as
friend
or
foe.
On
one
hand,
painful
injuries
lead
to
activation
glial
cells
immune
PNS,
releasing
pro-inflammatory
mediators,
contribute
sensitization
nociceptors,
leading
pain;
neuroinflammation
CNS
drives
promotes
development
other
macrophages
PNS
promote
via
anti-inflammatory
mediators
specialized
pro-resolving
(SPMs).
In
this
review,
we
provide
overview
current
understanding
deterioration
Further,
summarize
number
novel
strategies
used
prevent
treat
by
controlling
inflammation.
This
comprehensive
view
relationship
between
its
specific
mechanism
will
targets
for
treatment
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Feb. 24, 2023
Spinal
cord
injury
(SCI)
has
considerable
impact
on
patient
physical,
mental,
and
financial
health.
Secondary
SCI
is
associated
with
inflammation,
vascular
destruction,
subsequent
permanent
damage
to
the
nervous
system.
Mesenchymal
stem
cells
(MSCs)
have
anti-inflammatory
properties,
promoting
regeneration
release
neuro-nutrients,
are
a
promising
strategy
for
treatment
of
SCI.
Preclinical
studies
shown
that
MSCs
promote
sensory
motor
function
recovery
in
rats.
In
clinical
trials,
been
reported
improve
American
Injury
Association
(ASIA)
scores.
However,
effectiveness
treating
patients
remains
controversial.
tumorigenesis
ensuring
survival
hostile
environment
challenging.
this
article
we
examine
evidence
pathophysiological
changes
occurring
after
We
then
review
underlying
mechanisms
summarize
potential
application
practice.
Finally,
highlight
challenges
surrounding
use
discuss
future
applications.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(4), P. e14713 - e14713
Published: March 21, 2023
Microglia
are
the
only
resident
innate
immune
cells
derived
from
mesoderm
in
nerve
tissue.
They
play
a
role
development
and
maturation
of
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
mediate
repair
CNS
injury
participate
endogenous
response
induced
by
various
diseases
exerting
neuroprotective
or
neurotoxic
effects.
Traditionally,
microglia
considered
to
be
resting
state,
M0
type,
under
physiological
conditions.
In
this
they
perform
surveillance
constantly
monitoring
pathological
responses
CNS.
undergo
series
morphological
functional
changes
state
eventually
polarize
into
classically
activated
(M1)
alternatively
(M2).
M1
release
inflammatory
factors
toxic
substances
inhibit
pathogens,
while
M2
exert
effects
promoting
regeneration.
However,
recent
years,
view
regarding
M1/M2
polarization
has
gradually
changed.
According
some
researchers,
phenomenon
is
not
yet
confirmed.
The
term
used
for
simplified
description
its
phenotype
function.
Other
researchers
believe
that
process
rich
diverse,
consequently,
classification
method
limitations.
This
conflict
hinders
academic
community
establishing
more
meaningful
pathways
terms,
therefore,
careful
revision
concept
required.
present
article
briefly
reviews
current
consensus
controversy
microglial
typing
provide
supporting
materials
objective
understanding
microglia.
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
163, P. 105749 - 105749
Published: June 3, 2024
The
introduction
of
sex-as-a-biological-variable
policies
at
funding
agencies
around
the
world
has
led
to
an
explosion
very
recent
observations
sex
differences
in
biology
underlying
pain.
This
review
considers
evidence
sexually
dimorphic
mechanisms
mediating
pain
hypersensitivity,
derived
from
modern
assays
persistent
rodent
animal
models.
Three
well-studied
findings
are
described
detail:
male-specific
role
spinal
cord
microglia,
female-specific
calcitonin
gene-related
peptide
(CGRP),
and
prolactin
its
receptor.
Other
sex-specific
molecular
involvement
subjected
pathway
analyses
reveal
least
one
novel
hypothesis:
that
females
may
preferentially
use
Th1
males
Th2
T
cell
activity
mediate
chronic
Journal of Neuroinflammation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Oct. 4, 2023
Abstract
Microglia
are
so
versatile
that
they
not
only
provide
immune
surveillance
for
central
nervous
system,
but
participate
in
neural
circuitry
development,
brain
blood
vessels
formation,
blood–brain
barrier
architecture,
and
intriguingly,
the
regulation
of
emotions
behaviors.
have
a
profound
impact
on
neuronal
survival,
wiring
synaptic
plasticity.
As
professional
phagocytic
cells
brain,
remove
dead
cell
debris
neurotoxic
agents
via
an
elaborate
mechanism.
The
functional
profile
microglia
varies
considerately
depending
age,
gender,
disease
context
other
internal
or
external
environmental
factors.
Numerous
studies
demonstrated
pivotal
involvement
neuropsychiatric
disorders,
including
negative
affection,
social
deficit,
compulsive
behavior,
fear
memory,
pain
symptoms
associated
with
major
depression
disorder,
anxiety
autism
spectrum
disorder
schizophrenia.
In
this
review,
we
summarized
latest
discoveries
regarding
microglial
ontogeny,
subtypes
state
spectrum,
biological
functions
mechanistic
underpinnings
emotional
behavioral
disorders.
Furthermore,
highlight
potential
microglia-targeted
therapies
propose
outstanding
questions
to
be
addressed
future
research
human
microglia.