Exploring Endogenous Retroviruses and Traumatic Brain Injury

This chapter examines the relationship between Human Endogenous Retrovirus K (HERV-K) and the human genome, particularly in the context of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It discusses how younger ERVs respond post-injury and the implications of inflammation, immune responses, and gene activation in oligodendrocyte precursor cells. The conversation also touches on the potential challenges of using ERVs in immunological research and therapeutic approaches.