The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is intimately involved in regulation of the neuroimmune axis. It first prevents the unrestricted mixing of the fluids of the central nervous system with the blood. If then selectively regulates the exchange of cells, cytokines, and other solutes between the central nervous system and the blood. This regulatory aspect of the BBB is accomplished through various mechanisms and is itself affected by neuroimmune physiologica and pathophysiologic phenomena. This chapter will explore the intimate connects between the BBB and other components of the neuroimmune axis.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2008 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Banks, W.A. (2008). The Blood Brain Barrier. In: Gendelman, H.E., Ikezu, T. (eds) Neuroimmune Pharmacology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-72573-4_4
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-72573-4_4
Publisher Name: Springer, Boston, MA
Print ISBN: 978-0-387-72572-7
Online ISBN: 978-0-387-72573-4
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life SciencesBiomedical and Life Sciences (R0)