The Roles of RhoA/ROCK/NF-κB Pathway in Microglia Polarization Following Ischemic Stroke

Overview of the Role of RhoA/ROCK/NF-κB Pathway in Microglial Polarization after Ischemic Stroke In recent years, ischemic stroke has become one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. However, effective treatments for ischemic stroke are still lacking. Studies have shown that microglia, as resident macrophages in the central nervo...

Sex dimorphism in pain threshold and neuroinflammatory response: the protective effect of female sexual hormones on behavior and seizures in an allergic rhinitis model

Research Report: The Protective Role of Gender on Pain Threshold and Neuroinflammatory Response in Allergic Rhinitis Model Background Introduction Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by allergens, affecting approximately 40% of the global population. Rhinitis not only causes physical discomfort but is also often acc...

Brain-Derived Exosomal circRNAs in Plasma Serve as Diagnostic Biomarkers for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Brain-Derived Exosomal Circular RNAs in Plasma as Diagnostic Biomarkers for Acute Ischemic Stroke Acute ischemic stroke (AIS), commonly known as stroke, is a serious condition characterized by interrupted blood flow to the brain, resulting in tissue damage and neurological deficits. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective intervention and manageme...

Endothelin-1-Mediated Brainstem Glial Activation Produces Asthmatic Airway Vagal Hypertonia via Enhanced ATP-P2X4 Receptor Signaling

Endothelin-1 Mediated Brainstem Glial Activation Produces Asthmatic Airway Vagal Hypertonia via Enhanced ATP-P2X4 Receptor Signaling Academic Background Asthma is one of the major non-communicable diseases globally, causing a heavy social and economic burden. Its main clinical symptoms include airflow obstruction, chronic airway inflammation, incre...

JAK1/2 Regulates Synergy Between Interferon Gamma and Lipopolysaccharides in Microglia

JAK1/2 Regulates the Synergistic Effect Between Interferon γ and Lipopolysaccharide in Microglia A research paper titled “JAK1/2 Regulates the Synergistic Effect Between Interferon γ and Lipopolysaccharide in Microglia” was published in the Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology in 2024. This article was completed by scholars Alexander P. Young and Ei...

β-sitosterol alleviates neuropathic pain by affecting microglia polarization through inhibiting tlr4/nf-κb signaling pathway

β-Sitosterol Alleviates Neuropathic Pain by Inhibiting the TLR4/NF-κB Signaling Pathway Background Neuropathic pain is a common and difficult-to-treat chronic pain condition in clinical practice, with complex and not fully understood etiology. Research has shown that neuroinflammation is one of the main causes of chronic neuropathic pain. Microglia...