The dual role of autophagy in multiple sclerosis: Protective and harmful mechanisms
This review examines autophagy—a cellular degradation process—as a double-edged sword in multiple sclerosis, showing both protective effects (reducing oxidative stress and inflammation) and harmful effects (promoting demyelination when over-activated). The paper discusses how autophagy modulates immune cell activation and oligodendrocyte function, suggesting selective autophagy modulation could be a therapeutic strategy depending on disease context.