Role of SARS-CoV-2 spike-protein-induced activation of microglia and mast cells in the pathogenesis of neuro-COVID

TC Theoharides, D Kempuraj - Cells, 2023 - mdpi.com
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19). About 45% of COVID-19 patients experience several symptoms a …

Potential therapeutic targets for intracerebral hemorrhage-associated inflammation: an update

H Ren, R Han, X Chen, X Liu, J Wan… - Journal of Cerebral …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a subtype of stroke with high mortality and disability but
no specific or effective treatment. In the last two decades, much has been learned about the …

Microglia and astrocytes underlie neuroinflammation and synaptic susceptibility in autism spectrum disorder

Y Xiong, J Chen, Y Li - Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with onset in
childhood. The mechanisms underlying ASD are unclear. In recent years, the role of …

Mast cells in stress, pain, blood-brain barrier, neuroinflammation and Alzheimer's disease

D Kempuraj, S Mentor, R Thangavel… - Frontiers in cellular …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Mast cell activation plays an important role in stress-mediated disease pathogenesis.
Chronic stress cause or exacerbate aging and age-dependent neurodegenerative diseases …

Dual roles of interleukin-33 in cognitive function by regulating central nervous system inflammation

X Rao, F Hua, L Zhang, Y Lin, P Fang, S Chen… - Journal of Translational …, 2022 - Springer
With the advent of an aging society, the incidence of dementia is increasing, resulting in a
vast burden on society. It is increasingly acknowledged that neuroinflammation is implicated …

The interplay between mast cells, pineal gland, and circadian rhythm: Links between histamine, melatonin, and inflammatory mediators

L Pham, L Baiocchi, L Kennedy, K Sato… - Journal of pineal …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Our daily rhythmicity is controlled by a circadian clock with a specific set of genes located in
the suprachiasmatic nucleus in the hypothalamus. Mast cells (MCs) are major effector cells …

Decoding mast cell-microglia communication in neurodegenerative diseases

JK Sandhu, M Kulka - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Microglia, resident immune cells of the central nervous system (CNS), play a pivotal role in
immune surveillance and maintenance of neuronal health. Mast cells are also important …

Histamine, neuroinflammation and neurodevelopment: a review

E Carthy, T Ellender - Frontiers in neuroscience, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The biogenic amine, histamine, has been shown to critically modulate inflammatory
processes as well as the properties of neurons and synapses in the brain, and is also …

Therapeutic opportunities of interleukin-33 in the central nervous system

Y Sun, Y Wen, L Wang, L Wen, W You, S Wei… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Interleukin-33 (IL-33), a member of the IL-1 cytokine family, is involved in various diseases.
IL-33 exerts its effects via its heterodimeric receptor complex, which comprises suppression …

Mast cells in the autonomic nervous system and potential role in disorders with dysautonomia and neuroinflammation

TC Theoharides, A Twahir, D Kempuraj - Annals of Allergy, Asthma & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Mast cells (MC) are ubiquitous in the body, and they are critical for not only in allergic
diseases but also in immunity and inflammation, including having potential involvement in …