cGAS-STING signaling in brain aging and neurodegeneration: molecular links and therapeutic perspectives

Oct 16, 2025Journal of neuroinflammation

cGAS-STING signaling in brain aging and neurodegeneration: molecular links and therapeutic perspectives

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Abstract

The is linked to neuroinflammation in aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

  • Aging may lead to mitochondrial DNA leakage and nuclear DNA damage in the central nervous system.
  • This damage could aberrantly activate the cGAS-STING pathway, triggering innate immune responses.
  • Activation of cGAS-STING is associated with increased neuroinflammation, potentially heightening the risk for neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Neurodegenerative processes, such as protein aggregation, may further stimulate cGAS-STING signaling.
  • Amplified cGAS-STING signaling could intensify inflammatory responses and promote cellular senescence.

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