As mentioned above, on the one hand, increased VEGF activity is beneficial because it increases the amount of nutrients from the blood for neurons
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Ruxolitinib, a JAK1/2 tyrosine kinase inhibitor approved for myelofibrosis, reverses GPX4 downregulation in TBI and mitigates neurodegeneration, cerebral edema, motor deficits, memory impairment, and anxiety-like behaviors (231)
Correcting this imbalance through targeted inhibition of pro-inflammatory pathways or supplementation of regulatory metabolites can reset immunological homeostasis, underscoring the translational potential of metabolic checkpoint therapy in autoimmunity
Lifestyle factors such as smoking, sedentary behavior, and poor diet can also exacerbate these symptoms, making it essential to adopt healthier habits