Microglia
play
key
roles
in
regulating
synapse
development
and
refinement
the
developing
brain,
but
it
is
unknown
whether
they
are
similarly
involved
during
adult
neurogenesis.
By
transiently
depleting
microglia
from
healthy
mouse
we
show
that
necessary
for
normal
functional
of
adult-born
granule
cells
(abGCs)
olfactory
bulb.
Microglial
depletion
reduces
odor
responses
developing,
not
preexisting
GCs
vivo
both
awake
anesthetized
mice.
preferentially
target
their
motile
processes
to
interact
with
mushroom
spines
on
abGCs,
when
absent,
abGCs
develop
smaller
receive
weaker
excitatory
synaptic
inputs.
These
results
suggest
promote
synapses
onto
which
may
impact
function
these
circuit.
Neural Regeneration Research,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 705 - 705
Published: Aug. 29, 2021
Microglia
are
the
resident
macrophages
of
central
nervous
system.
possess
varied
morphologies
and
functions.
Under
normal
physiological
conditions,
microglia
mainly
exist
in
a
resting
state
constantly
monitor
their
microenvironment
survey
neuronal
synaptic
activity.
Through
C1q,
C3
CR3
"Eat
Me"
CD47
SIRPα
"Don't
Eat
complement
pathways,
as
well
other
pathways
such
CX3CR1
signaling,
regulate
pruning,
process
crucial
for
promotion
synapse
formation
regulation
activity
plasticity.
By
mediating
play
an
important
role
experience-dependent
plasticity
barrel
cortex
visual
after
whisker
removal
or
monocular
deprivation,
also
learning
memory,
including
modulation
memory
strength,
forgetfulness,
quality.
As
response
to
brain
injury,
infection
neuroinflammation,
become
activated
increase
number.
Activated
change
amoeboid
shape,
migrate
sites
inflammation
secrete
proteins
cytokines,
chemokines
reactive
oxygen
species.
These
molecules
released
by
can
lead
deficits
associated
with
aging,
Alzheimer's
disease,
traumatic
HIV-associated
neurocognitive
disorder,
neurological
mental
disorders
autism,
depression
post-traumatic
stress
disorder.
With
focus
on
recently
published
literature,
here
we
reviewed
studies
investigating
how
modulate
disease-related
deficits.
summarizing
function
these
processes,
aim
provide
overview
discuss
possibility
manipulation
therapeutic
ameliorate
cognitive
disorders.
Glia,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
69(7), P. 1637 - 1653
Published: Dec. 28, 2020
Microglia
are
innate
immune
cells
of
the
central
nervous
system
that
sense
extracellular
cues.
Brain
injuries,
inflammation,
and
pathology
evoke
dynamic
structural
responses
in
microglia,
altering
their
morphology
motility.
The
motility
microglia
is
hypothesized
to
be
a
critical
first
step
sensing
local
alterations
engaging
pattern-specific
responses.
Alongside
pathological
responses,
also
regulate
neuronal
activity.
In
this
review,
we
consider
molecules,
receptors,
mechanisms
allow
activity
changes
under
both
hypoactivity
hyperactivity.
We
highlight
emerging
vivo
evidence
activity,
ranging
from
physiological
pathophysiological
conditions.
addition,
discuss
role
calcium
signaling
microglial
environment.
function
monitoring
influencing
may
for
brain
homeostasis
circuit
modification
health
disease.
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 14, P. 7191 - 7224
Published: Dec. 1, 2021
Inflammation
plays
a
significant
role
in
the
occurrence
and
development
of
multiple
diseases.
This
study
comprehensively
reviews
presents
literature
from
last
five
years,
showing
that
acupuncture
indeed
exerts
strong
anti-inflammatory
effects
biological
systems,
namely,
immune,
digestive,
respiratory,
nervous,
locomotory,
circulatory,
endocrine,
genitourinary
systems.
It
is
well
known
localized
acupuncture-mediated
involve
regulation
populations
functions
immune
cells,
including
macrophages,
granulocytes,
mast
T
cells.
In
stimulation,
macrophages
transform
M1
to
M2
phenotype
negative
TLR4
regulator
PPARγ
activated
inhibit
intracellular
TLR/MyD88
NOD
signaling
pathways.
The
downstream
IκBα/NF-κB
P38
MAPK
pathways
are
subsequently
inhibited
by
acupuncture,
followed
suppressed
production
inflammasome
proinflammatory
mediators.
Acupuncture
also
modulates
balance
helper
cell
populations.
Furthermore,
it
inhibits
oxidative
stress
enhancing
SOD
activity
via
Nrf2/HO-1
pathway
eliminates
generation
oxygen
free
radicals,
thereby
preventing
inflammatory
infiltration.
on
different
systems
specific
individual
organ
microenvironments.
As
part
its
action,
deforms
connective
tissue
upregulates
secretion
various
molecules
acupoints,
further
activating
NF-κB,
MAPK,
ERK
fibroblasts,
keratinocytes,
monocytes/macrophages.
somatic
afferents
present
acupuncture-activated
acupoints
convey
sensory
signals
spinal
cord,
brainstem,
hypothalamic
neurons.
Upon
information
integration
brain,
stimulates
neuro-immune
pathways,
cholinergic
anti-inflammatory,
vagus-adrenal
medulla-dopamine,
sympathetic
as
hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal
axis,
ultimately
acting
cells
release
crucial
neurotransmitters
hormones.
review
provides
scientific
reliable
basis
viewpoints
for
clinical
application
conditions.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: June 15, 2023
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
a
neurodegenerative
disorder
characterized
by
protein
aggregation
in
the
brain.
Recent
studies
have
revealed
critical
role
of
microglia
AD
pathogenesis.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
summary
current
understanding
microglial
involvement
AD,
focusing
on
genetic
determinants,
phenotypic
state,
phagocytic
capacity,
neuroinflammatory
response,
and
impact
synaptic
plasticity
neuronal
regulation.
Furthermore,
recent
developments
drug
discovery
targeting
are
reviewed,
highlighting
potential
avenues
for
therapeutic
intervention.
emphasizes
essential
insights
into
treatments.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
23(4), P. 959 - 966
Published: April 1, 2018
Microglia
are
an
exquisitely
tiled
and
self-contained
population
in
the
CNS
that
do
not
receive
contributions
from
circulating
monocytes
periphery.
While
microglia
long-lived
cells,
extent
to
which
their
cell
bodies
fixed
molecular
mechanisms
by
microglial
landscape
is
regulated
have
been
determined.
Using
chronic
vivo
two-photon
imaging
follow
young
adult
mice,
we
document
a
daily
rearrangement
of
landscape.
Furthermore,
show
can
be
modulated
severe
seizures,
acute
injury,
sensory
deprivation.
Finally,
demonstrate
critical
role
for
P2Y12Rs
regulating
through
cellular
translocation
independent
proliferation.
These
findings
suggest
patrol
both
process
motility
soma
translocation.