Title:Immune-Based Therapies for Traumatic Brain Injury: Insights from Pre-Clinical Studies
Volume: 27
Issue: 32
Author(s): Caroline Amaral Machado, Ana Cristina Simões e Silva*, Amanda Silva de Miranda, Thiago Macedo e Cordeiro, Rodrigo Novaes Ferreira, Leonardo Cruz de Souza, Antônio Lúcio Teixeira and Aline Silva de Miranda*
Affiliation:
- Laboratorio Interdisciplinar de Investigacao Medica (LIIM), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG),Brazil
- Laboratorio Interdisciplinar de Investigacao Medica (LIIM), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG),Brazil
Keywords:
Traumatic brain injury, inflammation, treatment, immunomodulatory agents, anti-inflammatory,
pathogenesis.
Abstract: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major public health problem. It is the leading cause of
death and disability, especially among children and young adults. The neurobiology basis underlying
TBI pathophysiology remains to be fully revealed. Over the past years, emerging evidence has
supported the hypothesis that TBI is an inflammatory based condition, paving the way for the development
of potential therapeutic targets. There is no treatment capable to prevent or minimize TBIassociated
outcomes. Therefore, the search for effective therapies is a priority goal. In this context,
animal models have become valuable tools to study molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in
TBI pathogenesis as well as novel treatments. Herein, we discuss therapeutic strategies to treat TBI
focused on immunomodulatory and/or anti-inflammatory approaches in the pre-clinical setting.