Role of Microglial Modulation in Therapies for Perinatal Brain Injuries Leading to Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Overview

Journal Adv Neurobiol

Publisher Springer

Date 2024 Aug 29

PMID 39207715

Authors

Bobbi Fleiss

Pierre Gressens

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Abstract

Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) encompass various conditions stemming from changes during brain development, typically diagnosed early in life. Examples include autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, seizures, dyslexia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Many NDDs are linked to perinatal events like infections, oxygen disturbances, or insults in combination. This chapter outlines the causes and effects of perinatal brain injury as they relate to microglia, along with efforts to prevent or treat such damage. We primarily discuss therapies targeting microglia modulation, focusing on those either clinically used or in advanced development, often tested in large animal models such as sheep, non-human primates, and piglets-standard translational models in perinatal medicine. Additionally, it touches on experimental studies showcasing advancements in the field.

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