Abstract
In this article, we review the available literature about the functions of the choroid plexus (ChP), including its basic role in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) secretion, renewal and absorption. We discuss more recently described, lesser-known functions of the ChP, such as its role in circadian rhythm regulation, chemical and immune surveillance and functional implications of ChP disruption, as occurs in neurodegenerative disorders.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 307-315 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | British Journal of Neurosurgery |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 6 Apr 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 May 2022 |
Keywords
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Choroid plexus
- blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier
- brain disorders
- cerebrospinal fluid
- chemical surveillance
- circadian clock
- immune surveillance
- normal pressure hydrocephalus
- taste and olfactory signalling
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Clinical Neurology