Infection caused by gram-negative bacteria is a significant global health issue, contributing to high mortality rates and complications like cognitive dysfunction in survivors.
Advances in antibiotics and medical support have improved survival, but understanding the mechanisms of infection-related complications remains limited.
This study identifies the NLRP3 inflammasome's role in cognitive impairment following exposure to lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in mice, suggesting it as a potential target for treating cognitive dysfunction linked to infections.