Open AccessInflammasome can Affect Adult Neurogenesis: A Review Article
Author(s) -
Sara Solimani Asl,
Cyrus Jalili,
Tayebe Artimani,
Mahdi Ramezani,
Fatemeh Mirzaei
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the open neurology journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.329
H-Index - 16
ISSN - 1874-205X
DOI - 10.2174/1874205x02115010025
Subject(s) - neurogenesis , subventricular zone , dentate gyrus , neuroscience , inflammasome , hippocampal formation , biology , neural stem cell , inflammation , immunology , microbiology and biotechnology , stem cell
Adult neurogenesis is the process of producing new neurons in the adult brain and is limited to two major areas: the hippocampal dentate gyrus and the Subventricular Zone (SVZ). Adult neurogenesis is affected by some physiological, pharmacological, and pathological factors. The inflammasome is a major signalling platform that regulates caspase-1 and induces proinflammatory cytokines production such as interleukin-1β (IL1-β) and IL-18. Inflammasomes may be stimulated through multiple signals, and some of these signaling factors can affect neurogenesis. In the current review, “adult neurogenesis and inflammasome” were searched in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Reviewing various research works showed correlations between inflammasome and neurogenesis by different intermediate factors, such as interferons (IFN), interleukins (IL), α-synuclein, microRNAs, and natural compounds. Concerning the significant role of neurogenesis in the health of the nervous system and memory, understanding factors inducing neurogenesis is crucial for identifying new therapeutic aims. Hence in this review, we will discuss the different mechanisms by which inflammasome influences adult neurogenesis.