Neuroinflammatory and Synaptic Roles of Glial Cells in Autism Spectrum Disorder. (PubMed, CNS Neurol Disord Drug Targets)
Interventions to correct glial dysfunction-e.g., anti-inflammatory medication (e.g., minocycline, ibudilast), gene therapy, and stem cell therapy-are investigated for their potential to restore glia to normal and diminish ASD symptoms. Understanding glial-neuronal communication mechanisms and their role in neuroinflammation offers a hopeful future for accurate, target-specific treatment. Advances in the elucidation of these processes will foretell an enormous increase in therapeutic efficacy and quality of life for individuals with ASD.