Neuroimmune Interface

Microglial-complement pruning cascade that accelerates synaptic loss through immune-mediated destruction.

Converging Mechanisms

  • C4d deposition on synapses triggers LilrB2 signaling (Shatz/Brott)
  • TREM2-mediated microglial phagocytosis of synapses
  • Pattern recognition of DAMPs (oxidized proteins, Abeta, pTau)
  • Trans-synaptic immune signaling triggers cytoskeletal collapse

Key Molecules

C1q, C3, C4d, LilrB2, TREM2, CR3

To be populated after CSC grading.

See Also

Papers converging on this axis

8

Concepts on this axis

9
Source: kb/wiki/convergence-nodes/neuroimmune-interface.md