Resumen

SOSA-GARCIA, Lucila I. et al. Immunology of Alzheimer’s disease. Rev. mex. neurocienc. [online]. 2019, vol.20, n.3, pp.162-170.  Epub 28-Mar-2022. ISSN 2604-6180.  https://doi.org/10.24875/rmn.19000010.

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a multifactorial neurodegenerative pathology. Neuroinflammation is an early event of the presymptomatic stages in AD and contributes to its progression. We review the participation of astrocytes, microglia and blood-brain barrier cells, the mechanisms of cell death and the inflammatory factors such as chemokines, interferons and Toll-like receptors involved in progression and perpetuation of AD. Some of its prognostic and therapeutic possibilities are also mentioned. Identifying the different actors involved in inflammation and the main mechanisms of damage might allow the development of preventive strategies and treatments to fight against this devastating disease.

Palabras llave : Immunology; Alzheimer’s disease; Microglia; Innate immunity; Lymphocytes.