The Role of Microglia in Neurodegenerative Diseases and Neuroinflammation

Dear Colleagues,

Microglia are the resident immune cells of the central nervous system (CNS), playing a critical role in the brain and spinal cord’s immunological response to injury, exogenous infection, and aging. Moreover, microglia are involved in the pathogenesis of multiple neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), multiple sclerosis (MS), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The role that microglia play in stabilizing the CNS microenvironment, clearing cellular debris, and pruning neural circuit synapses make them an ideal target for phenotypic changes in neurodegeneration. In this Special Issue, we aim to collect original research and reviews that explore the role that microglia play in the pathogenesis mechanisms of neurodegeneration. 

Dr. Yun Li
Guest Editor

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• microglia
• central nervous system
• neurodegenerative diseases
• neurodegeneration
• Alzheimer’s disease (AD)
• Parkinson’s disease (PD)