Mechanism research progress on the microglia evolution in aging / 中华老年医学杂志

ABSTRACT

The results clearly demonstrate the close relationship between the evolution of microglia and the mechanisms underlying aging.Monitoring the status of microglia can greatly contribute to diagnosing aging and related neurodegenerative diseases.Furthermore, protecting the function of microglia is a viable strategy for slowing down brain aging and preserving brain function.This approach offers a feasible intervention strategy for tackling aging and degenerative diseases.This paper provides a comprehensive summary of the changes that occur in microglia during the aging process.It also examines the impact of these changes in microglia function on neurons and astrocytes in the brain.