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Crosstalk between peripheral and the brain-resident immune components in epilepsy.

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Epilepsy is one of the most common neurology diseases. It is characterized by recurrent, spontaneous seizures and accompanied by various comorbidities which can significantly affect a person's life. Accumulating evidence… Click to show full abstract

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurology diseases. It is characterized by recurrent, spontaneous seizures and accompanied by various comorbidities which can significantly affect a person's life. Accumulating evidence indicates an essential pathophysiological role for neuroinflammation in epilepsy, which involves activation of microglia and astrocytes, recruitment of peripheral leukocytes into the central nervous system, and release of some inflammatory mediators, including pro-inflammatory factors and anti-inflammatory cytokines. There is complex crosstalk between the central nervous system and peripheral immune responses associated with the progression of epilepsy. This review provides an update of current knowledge about the contribution of this crosstalk associated with epilepsy. Additionally, how gut microbiota is involved in epilepsy and its possible influence on crosstalk is also discussed. Such recent advances in understanding suggest innovative methods for targeting the molecules correlated with the crosstalk and may provide a better prognosis for patients diagnosed with epilepsy.

Keywords: brain resident; resident immune; crosstalk; epilepsy; crosstalk peripheral; peripheral brain

Journal Title: Journal of integrative neuroscience
Year Published: 2022

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