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. 2021 Oct 28;27(2):803–818. doi: 10.1038/s41380-021-01361-1

Fig. 3. Cellular and molecular changes in the brain are initiated by primary brain injury.

Fig. 3

In response to injury, damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) are released, and an innate immune response characterized by glial activation and infiltration of blood-borne immune cells into the brain occurs. The activation and infiltration of peripheral immune cells lead to secondary brain injury, further destroying brain tissue and poor recovery. Figure made with Biorender.com.