Microglial immune checkpoint mechanisms
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Microglia differentiate from progenitors that infiltrate the nascent CNS during early embryonic development. They then remain in this unique immune-privileged environment throughout life. Multiple immune mechanisms, which we collectively refer to as microglial checkpoints, ensure efficient and tightly regulated microglial responses to perturbations in the CNS milieu. Such mechanisms are essential for proper CNS development and optimal physiological function. However, in chronic disease or aging, when a robust immune response is required, such checkpoint mechanisms may limit the ability of microglia to protect the CNS. Here we survey microglial checkpoint mechanisms and their roles in controlling microglial function throughout life and in disease, and discuss how they may be targeted therapeutically.
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- Authors
- Deczkowska, A., Amit, I., & Schwartz, M.
- Affiliations
- Weizmann Institute of Science (IL)
- Corresponding author
- Schwartz, Michal
- Venue
- Nature Neuroscience
- Published
- 2018-05-07
- Volume
- 21
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 779-786
- ISSN
- 1097-6256 (ISSN-L)
- 1546-1726
- OpenAlex
- W2799995660
- Cited by
- 185
- References
- 98
- Citations by year
- 2026: 14 · 2025: 23 · 2024: 35 · 2023: 24 · 2022: 20 · 2021: 18 · 2020: 24 · 2019: 18 · 2018: 8
- FWCI
- 1.61
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Update notices
- correction (2018-06-25)
- Open access
- closed
- Licence
- www.springer.com/tdm (tdm)
- Locations
- Nature Neuroscience (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Inflammasome and immune disorders
- Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Phagocytosis and Immune Regulation
- Keywords
- microglia, immune checkpoint, microglial homeostasis, central nervous system development, neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, aging, therapeutic targeting, signaling pathways
- MeSH terms
- Aging, Animals, Humans, Macrophage Activation, Nervous System Diseases, T-Lymphocytes, Microglia
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