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IFNγ alters the aberrant phenotype of α-synuclein-treated microglia reducing the detrimental impact of their secretome on dopaminergic neurons

2 months 1 week ago
Microglia play a major role in the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease, where they regulate both α-synuclein (αSyn) aggregate clearance and inflammatory responses. Interferon gamma (IFNγ) is a strong immunomodulator, but its role in shaping human microglial phenotypes during αSyn exposure remains incompletely understood. Further, whether the secreted factors from microglia after exposure to αSyn pre-formed fibrils (PFFs) and IFNγ can affect morphology and functionality of dopaminergic neurons...
Jonna Niskanen

Glymphatic dysfunction: a unifying hypothesis for delirium

2 months 1 week ago
Delirium is a common and severe neuropsychiatric syndrome with lasting cognitive consequences, yet its pathophysiology remains poorly understood. We hypothesize that impaired glymphatic flow represents a central mechanism by which delirium evolves. This hypothesis builds on recent evidence showing that major delirium risk factors, such as ageing, dementia, cardiovascular disease and renal failure, are all associated with reduced glymphatic clearance. Similarly, common delirium triggers,...
Hans Christian Boesen