Advance on Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury.

Blast-induced traumatic brain injury (bTBI) is an injury to brain tissue caused by the blast shock wave of an explosive, which is the leading cause of death and disability among military personnel during wartime. By establishing animal models of bTBI that simulate different degrees and types of injuries, it is possible to clarify the neuropathological changes including molecular and cellular mechanisms. The aim of this review is to summarize the establishment of animal models of bTBI, the mechanism, diagnosis, treatment and brain-related diseases of bTBI, which will provide a basis for improving the understanding of bTBI.