T cell-microglial interactions that impair myelin maintenance and regeneration: cellular mechanisms on white-matter associated changes - Scorecard - MDSpire

T cell-microglial interactions that impair myelin maintenance and regeneration: cellular mechanisms on white-matter associated changes

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  • Chaehyun Song

  • Yoonsung Lee

  • Man S. Kim

  • May 29, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Interactions Between T Cells and Microglia Disrupt Myelin Preservation and Repair: Mechanistic Insights into White Matter Alterations

At a Glance

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Key Highlights

  • Aging alters microglial signaling profiles and promotes CD8+ T cell recruitment.
  • Interferon-gamma from T cells induces stress states in microglia and oligodendrocyte lineage cells.
  • Dysregulated immune-glial interactions contribute to white matter deterioration.
  • Genetic studies link glial cell dysfunction to white matter pathology.
  • Therapeutic opportunities exist to restore homeostasis and promote remyelination.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Focus on immune-glial interactions to understand white matter pathology.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Elderly individuals and those with neurodegenerative diseases.

        Potential for therapies aimed at restoring immune-glial homeostasis and enhancing remyelination.

        Clinical Best Practices

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