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 an association of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis. There is thus clinical interest in the strategy of inflammation reduction to reverse neurodegeneration. This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches in the study of neuroinflammation. The topics included in this book on neuroinflammation are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.