Cerebral small vascular disease (CSVD) is like a bustling city with narrow streets and congested traffic. It’s a common type of cerebrovascular disease that can lead to cognitive dysfunction and stroke. Unfortunately, we’re lacking effective ways to prevent or treat CSVD because we don’t fully understand how it works. Enter macrophage migratory inhibitory factor (MIF), a superhero-like protein that may hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of CSVD. MIF is like a superhero patrolling the streets of CSVD, fighting against chronic cerebral ischemia-hypoperfusion and neurodegeneration. Researchers have discovered that MIF plays a potential protective role against vascular cognitive impairment (VCI). By studying MIF’s participation in CSVD, we may find new avenues for prevention and treatment. So grab your scientific cape and delve into the exciting world of MIF and its contribution to CSVD!
Cerebral small vascular disease (CSVD) is a common type of cerebrovascular disease, and an important cause of vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) and stroke. The disease burden is expected to increase further as a result of population aging, an ongoing high prevalence of risk factors (e.g., hypertension), and inadequate management. Due to the poor understanding of pathophysiology in CSVD, there is no effective preventive or therapeutic approach for CSVD. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a multifunctional cytokine that is related to the occurrence and development of vascular dysfunction diseases. Therefore, MIF may contribute to the pathogenesis of CSVD and VCI. Here, reviewed MIF participation in chronic cerebral ischemia-hypoperfusion and neurodegeneration pathology, including new evidence for CSVD, and its potential role in protection against VCI.
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