Cell Communication and Signaling (Sep 2023)

Dysregulation of inflammasome activation in glioma

  • JeongMin Sim,
  • JeongMan Park,
  • Jong-Seok Moon,
  • Jaejoon Lim

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12964-023-01255-5
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 21, no. 1
pp. 1 – 19

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Abstract Gliomas are the most common brain tumors characterized by complicated heterogeneity. The genetic, molecular, and histological pathology of gliomas is characterized by high neuro-inflammation. The inflammatory microenvironment in the central nervous system (CNS) has been closely linked with inflammasomes that control the inflammatory response and coordinate innate host defenses. Dysregulation of the inflammasome causes an abnormal inflammatory response, leading to carcinogenesis in glioma. Because of the clinical importance of the various physiological properties of the inflammasome in glioma, the inflammasome has been suggested as a promising treatment target for glioma management. Here, we summarize the current knowledge on the contribution of the inflammasomes in glioma and therapeutic insights. Video Abstract

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