Absence of IFNγ expression induces neuronal degeneration in the spinal cord of adult mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Interferon gamma (IFNγ) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine, which may be up-regulated after trauma to the peripheral or central nervous system. Such changes include reactive gliosis and synaptic plasticity that are considered important r...

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Main Authors: Havton Leif A, Oliveira Alexandre LR, Victório Sheila CS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/7/1/77