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251 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 660 Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Investigate the effects of donepezil and tacrine on other models of neuroinflammation, - Examine the long-term effects of donepezil and tacrine on recall-related exploratory behavior, - Study the mechanisms underlying the effects of donepezil and tacrine on recall-related exploratory behavior

    Comparative Effects of Donepezil and Tacrine on Recall-Related Exploratory Behavior in a Subacute Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Neuroinflammatory Model of Cognitive Impairment · 2026 · DOI

  • The study had limited success in deleting the p65 gene in microglia, - The partial deletion of the p65 gene may not be sufficient to study the effects of inhibition of canonical NF-κB signaling in microglia, - The study used a small sample size

    Challenges in Developing a Microglial NF-Kappa B Conditional Mouse Model for Glioblastoma Studies · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research is needed to improve the efficiency of the p65 gene deletion in microglia, - The study suggests that targeting key signaling pathways in microglia, such as the NF-κB signaling pathway, may be a possible way to reduce GBM tumor progression

    Challenges in Developing a Microglial NF-Kappa B Conditional Mouse Model for Glioblastoma Studies · 2026 · DOI

  • Most patients either fail to respond or eventually develop disease progression to current immune checkpoint blockade therapies, - Direct functional studies of CD200-CD200R signaling in the NSCLC tumor microenvironment remain limited, - Tissue-based CD200/CD200R assessment alone may not fully capture pathway activity that is relevant to therapeutic responses

    CD200–CD200R as a myeloid immune checkpoint in solid tumors: mechanisms, context-dependent functions, and therapeutic opportunities · 2026 · DOI

  • Further investigation of the CD200-CD200R axis in non-small cell lung cancer and renal cell carcinoma, - Evaluation of CD200 or CD200R inhibition in combination with chemoradiotherapy or PD-1 blockade, - Investigation of biomarkers such as myeloid infiltration, cathepsin K expression, and local T-cell activation as indicators of therapeutic response

    CD200–CD200R as a myeloid immune checkpoint in solid tumors: mechanisms, context-dependent functions, and therapeutic opportunities · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of the immune system and the role of TRM cells in modulating peripheral nervous system and neuroinflammation. The need to consider the impact of chronic infections and microbial dysbiosis on TRM cell function. The challenge of understanding the potential mechanisms by which TRM cells regulate peripheral nerve function.

    CD8+ tissue-resident memory cells- do they modulate peripheral nervous system and neuroinflammation? · 2026 · DOI

  • Investigate the mechanisms underlying the involvement of CD8 + TRM cells in peripheral nerve inflammation - Examine the role of TRM cells in other disease contexts - Study the effects of chronic infection and microbial dysbiosis on TRM cells

    CD8+ tissue-resident memory cells- do they modulate peripheral nervous system and neuroinflammation? · 2026 · DOI

  • Further experimental validation of the identified core genes, - Investigation of the role of non-coding RNAs in ischemic stroke, - Exploration of novel therapeutic strategies for ischemic stroke

    Systems-level analysis uncovers eight hub genes and a resveratrol-based therapeutic strategy for ischemic stroke · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research in neurodegenerative diseases is increasingly focused on understanding the role of inflammation as an important factor in the pathogenesis of CNS diseases

    The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis · 2025 · DOI

  • The mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases are not fully understood. Current treatments for neurodegenerative diseases are mainly symptomatic, and causal treatments are lacking. There is a need for a better understanding of the role of inflammation in neurodegenerative diseases to develop effective therapies.

    The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis · 2025 · DOI

  • Cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury is a complex condition that involves multiple pathways and mechanisms. The development of effective therapeutic agents for stroke treatment is challenging due to the limited time window for application and potential bleeding risk. The study of Eda-Dex in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury requires a thorough understanding of its mechanism of action and potential interactions with other pathways.

    Edaravone dexborneol protected neurological function by targeting NRF2/ARE and NF-κB/AIM2 pathways in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury · 2025 · DOI

  • The clinical implementation of these biomarkers faces challenges due to their lack of specificity, as many of them can be elevated in other conditions - Inconsistent results and the lack of longitudinal studies hinder their clinical application - Further research is needed to confirm their prognostic value in AD

    Neuroinflammatory Biomarkers in Alzheimer’s Disease: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Implications · 2024 · DOI

  • Further research to fully unravel the role of neuroinflammation in AD and optimize therapeutic approaches - Studies to confirm the prognostic value of neuroinflammatory biomarkers in AD - Research on the potential of new PET imaging targets for microglia, such as the Colony-Stimulating Factor-1 Receptor (CSF1R)

    Neuroinflammatory Biomarkers in Alzheimer’s Disease: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Implications · 2024 · DOI

  • The study used a rat model, - The study focused on a specific set of genes and pathways, - The study used a limited number of datasets

    Systems-level analysis uncovers eight hub genes and a resveratrol-based therapeutic strategy for ischemic stroke · 2026 · DOI

  • Microglial activation in response to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) requires Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) redistribution into cholesterol- and sphingolipid-rich membrane domains, yet the lipid determinants of this process remain unclear.

    A sphingomyelin-cholesterol complex regulates TLR4 activation in microglia · 2026 · DOI

  • Single-cell transcriptomics captures cell-type-resolved temporal programs, but whether a transcriptional "molecular clock" trained on one injury model can be transferred to others remains unknown.

    Conserved microglial programmes, non-transferable classifiers: boundaries of the single-cell TBI molecular clock · 2026 · DOI

  • However, the distribution and functional role of DARC/ACKR1 in the brain remain to be defined.

    Atypical Chemokine Receptor DARC/ACKR1 Is Expressed Selectively by Neurons with Regional Heterogeneity and Protects against Neuroinflammation and Cognitive Impairment · 2026 · DOI

  • While global alterations in histone acetylation have been implicated in AD, the contribution of individual cell types to these epigenetic changes remains poorly understood.

    Cell type-specific histone acetylation landscape in Alzheimer's disease reveals a putative role of MITF in microglia · 2026 · DOI

  • However, how to capture subtle morphological changes and whether functional state can be predicted from morphology remain open questions.

    RamiGlyph Captures Microglial Morphological Diversity and Predicts Functional States in Ischemia Reperfusion and Amyloid Pathology · 2026 · DOI

  • How TREM2 sustains this protection, and why it falters as disease advances, remain unclear.

    A self-limiting, TREM2-dependent anabolic program confers microglial resilience in Alzheimer's disease · 2026 · DOI

  • While chemogenetic tools have become increasingly used for probing immune-brain interactions, the consequences of manipulating myeloid cell activity states remain poorly understood.

    DREADDs-Gi mediated inhibition of myeloid cells leads to anti-inflammatory signalling, shrinkage of microglia and acute heart failure in Cx3cr1Cre mice · 2026 · DOI

  • Little is known about the functional consequences of real-time changes to innate immune-cell states.

    DREADDs-Gi mediated inhibition of myeloid cells leads to anti-inflammatory signalling, shrinkage of microglia and acute heart failure in Cx3cr1Cre mice · 2026 · DOI

  • Background: Neuroinflammation following ischemic stroke is a significant factor leading to secondary brain damage, but the role of lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) in this process remains unclear.

    Research on the Mechanism by Which Lysophosphatidylcholine Regulates the Inflammatory Response in Ischemic Stroke Through the NF-κB Signaling Pathway · 2026 · DOI

  • Although RET signaling has been implicated in neural development and cell survival, its role in microglia-mediated neuroinflammation and NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome activation remains poorly understood.

    Selpercatinib mitigates microglia-mediated neuroinflammation by inhibiting RET signaling and NLRP3 inflammasome activation · 2026 · DOI

  • Background/Objectives: Diabetic Cognitive Impairment (DCI) involves cognitive impairment resulting from diabetes-triggered metabolic abnormalities and neuroinflammation; however, the therapeutic mechanisms of Xiaochaihu-tang (XCHT) remain unclear.

    Investigating the Pharmacological Basis of Xiaochaihu-Tang in Diabetic Cognitive Impairment: A Network Pharmacology Approach · 2026 · DOI

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