Summary
This 2025 handbook chapter synthesises current understanding of astrocyte and microglial dysfunction in demyelinating neuroinflammatory diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. As a reference work rather than primary research, it contextualises glial pathology mechanisms for clinical and neuroscience audiences. Specific empirical findings and quantitative outcomes cannot be confirmed without access to the full text.
Regional applicability
Not applicable. This is a clinical neurology reference work addressing fundamental mechanisms of demyelinating disease pathology, without geographic specificity or agricultural/food system content.
Key measures
Not applicable — handbook chapter synthesising existing literature on glial cell pathology mechanisms
Outcomes reported
This handbook chapter synthesises current understanding of astrocyte and microglial dysfunction mechanisms in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. As a reference work, it contextualises glial pathology for clinical and neuroscience audiences rather than reporting primary empirical findings.
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