Editorial: Glial cells in health and disease: impacts on neural circuits and plasticity
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
19
Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2025
This
research
topic
has
markedly
enhanced
the
current
understanding
of
role
glial
cells
on
pathological
conditions
both
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
and
peripheral
(PNS)
(Verkhratsky
et
al.,
2014;
Tan
al.
2021).
The
diversity
these
is
largely
dictated
by
in
particular
regions
affected
neural
tissue
distinct
interactions
other
cells.
Investigating
common
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
can
illuminate
pathways
for
developing
innovative
therapeutic
strategies.This
comprehensive
analysis
synthesizes
findings
from
pivotal
studies
this
topic,
highlighting
critical
intersections
between
neuroimmunology
cellular
neurophysiology.
study
Kleidonas
delineates
acute
effects
elevated
ammonia
levels,
relevant
to
liver
dysfunction,
synaptic
transmission
CA1
neurons
mouse
entorhino-hippocampus
tissue.
Elevated
suppresses
neuronal
action
due
their
impact
astrocyte
functionality,
key
regulatory
that
astrocytes
play
maintaining
homeostasis,
through
modulating
excitatory
synapses.
Importantly,
it
was
observed
inhibition
glutamine
synthetase,
an
astrocytic
enzyme,
mitigates
downregulation
transmissions,
reinforcing
function.Concurrently,
Gabele
delves
into
sex-specific
neurotropic
influenza
A
virus
(H7N7
strain)
hippocampal
It
unveils
female-derived
exhibit
a
more
pronounced
innate
immune
response,
marked
interferon-β
chemokine
secretion,
leading
differential
microglial
activation
morphological
changes
compared
male-derived
variation
response
highlights
intricate
dynamics
pathogen
or
stressor-host
within
CNS,
which
warrants
careful
consideration
effect
future
endeavors
(Chen
2018).The
review
Kveštak
extends
discussion
Innate
Lymphoid
Cells
(ILCs),
which,
although
minor
component
CNS
under
physiological
conditions,
infiltrate
parenchyma
during
neuroinflammatory
infectious
scenarios.
ILCs,
with
cells,
including
microglia,
modulate
responses,
thereby
influencing
outcomes
autoimmune
diseases
viral
infections.
ILC
function
aligns
previous
two
suggesting
potential
synergistic
stress
responses
modulation
CNS.The
PNS
alongside
those
(Müller
2025).
Mohamed
enhances
our
multifaceted
roles
protein
kinase
C
epsilon
type
(PKCε)
PNS.
While
PKCε
already
recognized
its
involvement
cancer
progression,
uncovers
novel
Schwann
(SCs),
PNS,
are
crucial
nerve
regeneration
functionality.
work
elucidates
capacity
SCs
proliferation,
migration,
differentiation,
facilitating
transition
proliferative
differentiated
states,
as
well
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition-like
process.
identification
BDNF-TrkB-PKCε
autocrine
signaling
axis
provides
valuable
insights
regulating
plasticity.
groundbreaking
suggests
targeting
pathway
may
open
new
avenues
addressing
injuries,
neuropathic
pain,
tumors,
related
neuropathies,
broadening
scope
intervention
PNS-related
disorders.In
conducted
Schröder
rational
drug
design
approach
employed
address
Multiple
Sclerosis
(MS),
chronic,
autoimmune,
demyelinating
disease
CNS;
clinical
have
demonstrated
subgroup
patients
(Adamec
focused
polysialic
acid
(polySia),
glycan
immunomodulatory
properties,
demonstrating
benefits
upregulation
myelin.
Notably,
application
polySia
chain
length
DP24–30
organotypic
murine
brain
slices
found
significantly
enhance
remyelination.
mediated
via
inhibitory
receptor
Siglec-E.
Furthermore,
indicate
effectively
reduces
proinflammatory
fostering
environment
supports
myelin
regeneration.
By
elucidating
pro-regenerative
capabilities
polySia,
contributes
deeper
repair,
establishing
promising
target
treating
such
MS.Remarkably,
investigation
particularly
intriguing,
been
shown
proliferation
promoting
myelination,
could
offer
injuries.In
mini-review
Gjervan
alternative
strategy
repair
presented,
focusing
claudin-11,
tight
junctions
sheath.
Recent
elucidated
heterozygous
stop-loss
mutations
CLDN11
gene
implicated
etiology
hypomyelinating
leukodystrophy
22
(HLD22),
genetic
disorder
characterized
impaired
myelination.
Investigations
claudin-11-deficient
models
significant
impairments,
delayed
transmission,
auditory
deficits,
male
sterility,
revealing
protein.
These
underscore
urgency
further
aimed
at
full
spectrum
claudin-11's
functions
advancing
development
effective
interventions,
not
only
HLD22
but
also
diseases.Together,
articles
nuanced
paradigm
where
interact
differentially
metabolic,
pathologic
stressors,
influenced
inherent
sex-based
immunological
differences
(Figure
1).
integrative
perspective
advances
pathophysiology,
regulation,
cell
interactions,
interventions
disorders
context
chronic
conditions.
Язык: Английский
Cognitive Frailty: A Comprehensive Clinical Paradigm Beyond Cognitive Decline
Ageing Research Reviews,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 102738 - 102738
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Neuroimmune crosstalk in chronic neuroinflammation: microglial interactions and immune modulation
Ludmila Müller,
Svetlana Di Benedetto
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
19
Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2025
Neuroinflammation
is
a
fundamental
feature
of
many
chronic
neurodegenerative
diseases,
where
it
contributes
to
disease
onset,
progression,
and
severity.
This
persistent
inflammatory
state
arises
from
the
activation
innate
adaptive
immune
responses
within
central
nervous
system
(CNS),
orchestrated
by
complex
interplay
resident
cells,
infiltrating
peripheral
an
array
molecular
mediators
such
as
cytokines,
chemokines,
extracellular
vesicles.
Among
CNS-resident
microglia
play
role,
exhibiting
dynamic
spectrum
phenotypes
ranging
neuroprotective
neurotoxic.
In
sustained
microglial
often
leads
amplification
cascades,
reinforcing
pathogenic
cycle
immune-mediated
damage.
Intercellular
communication
inflamed
CNS
persistence
progression
neuroinflammation.
Microglia
engage
in
extensive
crosstalk
with
astrocytes,
neurons,
oligodendrocytes,
shaping
both
local
systemic
responses.
These
interactions
influence
key
processes
synaptic
pruning,
phagocytosis,
blood–brain
barrier
integrity,
cytokine-mediated
signaling.
Understanding
mechanisms
cell–cell
signaling
this
context
critical
for
identifying
therapeutic
strategies
modulate
response
restore
homeostasis.
review
explores
players
neuroinflammation,
focus
on
role
microglia,
pathways
underlying
intercellular
communication,
potential
approaches
mitigate
neuroinflammatory
damage
diseases.
Язык: Английский