Summary
This narrative review examines the evolving understanding of microglia, the brain's innate immune cells, as active drivers rather than passive responders in Parkinson's disease. The authors synthesise genetic and functional evidence to elucidate how disease-associated genes and mutations disrupt microglial function and contribute to neurodegeneration. The review contributes to clarifying disease mechanisms that may inform future therapeutic strategies targeting neuroinflammation.
Regional applicability
As a mechanistic review of neurodegenerative disease pathophysiology, the findings are universally applicable and relevant to UK clinical and research contexts. However, the review does not directly address agricultural or nutritional prevention strategies, limiting its direct applicability to farming systems or food-based interventions.
Key measures
Qualitative assessment of microglial dysfunction mechanisms; genetic and functional perturbations in disease-associated microglia; neuroinflammatory pathways
Outcomes reported
The review synthesises evidence for microglial roles in Parkinson's disease pathogenesis and progression, with particular emphasis on how disease-associated genes and mutations perturb microglial function.
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