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Advances in Meningeal Immunity

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Rua, Rejane, McGavern, Dorian B.·2018·Trends in Molecular Medicine

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The central nervous system (CNS) is an immunologically specialized tissue protected by a blood-brain barrier. The CNS parenchyma is enveloped by a series of overlapping membranes that are collectively referred to as the meninges. The meninges provide an additional CNS barrier, harbor a diverse array of resident immune cells, and serve as a crucial interface with the periphery. Recent studies have significantly advanced our understanding of meningeal immunity, demonstrating how a complex immune landscape influences CNS functions under steady-state and inflammatory conditions. The location and activation state of meningeal immune cells can profoundly influence CNS homeostasis and contribute to neurological disorders, but these cells are also well equipped to protect the CNS from pathogens. In this review, we discuss advances in our understanding of the meningeal immune repertoire and provide insights into how this CNS barrier operates immunologically under conditions ranging from neurocognition to inflammatory diseases.

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Authors
Rua, R., & McGavern, D. B.
Affiliations
National Institutes of Health (US)
Corresponding author
McGavern, Dorian B.
Venue
Trends in Molecular Medicine
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2018-06
Volume
24
Issue
6
Pages
542-559
ISSN
1471-4914 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2800974699
Cited by
326
References
132
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.32
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • Trends in Molecular Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (ZIANS003112)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Migraine and Headache Studies
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Microbiology › Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
Keywords
meningeal immunity, meninges, blood-brain barrier, meningeal immune cells, CNS homeostasis, neuroinflammation, neurological disorders, neurocognitive function
MeSH terms
Animals, Central Nervous System, Disease Susceptibility, Homeostasis, Humans, Immune System, Immunity, Meninges, Meningitis

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