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This article provides an overview of the role of microglial cells in Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The authors present evidence for reactive microgliosis in human postmortem tissues and PD animal models, as well as for increased expression of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II molecules on macrophages/microglia in both human and murine PD brains. They also discuss how misfolded alpha-synuclein can be released from neurons and propagate to neighboring neuronal and glial cells, leading to propagation of the alpha-synuclein pathology associated with microglial activation and sustained production of pro-inflammatory mediators.

The article is generally reliable, providing evidence for its claims from multiple sources such as postmortem tissues, animal models, and studies on MHC class II molecules. However, there are some potential biases that should be noted. For example, while the authors discuss possible treatments for PD such as non-steroidal anti-inflammation drugs, they do not provide any evidence or discussion about potential risks associated with these treatments or other alternatives that could be explored. Additionally, while they mention environmental triggers as one factor contributing to PD etiology, they do not explore this further or provide any evidence for this claim. Furthermore, while they discuss how aging is strongly associated with sustained activation of microglial cells and enhanced release of pro-inflammatory mediators in the central nervous system and periphery, they do not provide any evidence or discussion about how this relates to PD specifically or what implications it may have for treatment options.

In conclusion, this article provides an overview of the role of microglial cells in Parkinson’s Disease (PD). While it is generally reliable due to its use of multiple sources such as postmortem tissues