Neuroinflammation: Latest Findings

Neuroinflammation refers to the inflammation of the nervous tissue, triggered due to traumatic brain injury, infection, autoimmunity or toxic metabolites. The central nervous system exhibits inflammation due to the activation of microglia. The immune response of the peripheral nervous system is through the expression of major histocompatibility complex molecules. Such an immune response though defensive in nature can present itself as a risk of toxicity and widespread inflammation. There is...