Choroid plexus and CSF: an updated review
Dana Hutton, Mohammed Fadelalla, Avinash Kumar Kanodia, Kismet Hossain-Ibrahim
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.
Topics & Concepts
Choroid plexusMedicineCerebrospinal fluidNeuroscienceSecretionCircadian rhythmImmune systemPathologyImmunologyInternal medicineCentral nervous systemBiologyBiochemical Analysis and Sensing TechniquesNeuroscience and Neuropharmacology ResearchOlfactory and Sensory Function Studies