Aging and disease

Changes in Microglia Energy Use Linked to Brain Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Abstract

Chronic neuroinflammation may contribute to various neurodegenerative diseases.

  • Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by progressive deterioration of the nervous system's structure and function.
  • Microglia are crucial immune cells in the brain that respond to neuroinflammation and help maintain tissue health.
  • Microglial activation leads to different immune responses depending on stimuli, which impacts their role in neurodegenerative disorders.
  • Alterations in glucose metabolism within microglia may influence their immunological activity during chronic neuroinflammation.
  • The review focuses on the key molecular targets and metabolic pathways related to microglial glucose metabolism in neurodegenerative diseases.

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Conflicts of interest . The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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