Cholesterol has diverse roles in the brain, and precise regulation of cholesterol production and catabolism is essential for healthy brain function. This Review summarizes cholesterol regulation and function in the brain and discusses evidence of cholesterol dyshomeostasis in age-related neuropathology and a number of neurological diseases. In particular, the authors focus on Huntington disease and insights from rodent models.
- Marta Valenza
- Giulia Birolini
- Elena Cattaneo