Introduction The blood–brain barrier – many people have probably heard this term before and have a rough idea of what it is and what it serves. Because the name already gives it away, it is a barrier between the blood circulation and the brain, or more precisely the cerebrospinal fluid (also called nerve fluid, Latin: … Blood-Brain Barrier
Structure The blood–brain barrier consists quite simply of the walls of the small brain vessels, which are structured differently here than in the rest of the body. The endothelial cells play an important role. These are the cells that form the walls of the tiny blood vessels in the brain. These so-called capillary vessels have … Structure | Blood-Brain Barrier
Changes in the blood-brain barrier in multiple sclerosis Structural changes in the area of the blood–brain barrier lead to a loss of integrity (intactness of the blood-brain barrier), which promotes the development of various diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (MS). In multiple sclerosis, inflammatory demyelinating processes in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) … Changes in the blood-brain barrier in multiple sclerosis | Blood-Brain Barrier
Conclusion The blood–brain barrier is therefore indispensable for the safety and functional maintenance of neurons. Sometimes it makes it difficult for drugs to be effective. If it does not function properly, it can lead to a number of neurological deficits. All articles in this series: Blood-Brain Barrier Structure Changes in the blood-brain barrier in multiple … Conclusion | Blood-Brain Barrier
