Minocycline reduces reactive gliosis in the rat model of hydrocephalus

Minocycline reduces reactive gliosis in the rat model of hydrocephalus

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Reactive gliosis had been implicated in injury and recovery patterns associated with hydrocephalus. Our aim is to determine the efficacy of minocycline, an antibiotic known for its anti-inflammatory properties, to reduce reactive gli...

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Main Authors: Xu Hao, Tan Guowei, Zhang Shaolin, Zhu Hongwei, Liu Feng, Huang Caiquan, Zhang Feifei, Wang Zhanxiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:BMC Neuroscience
Subjects:
Hydrocephalus
Gliosis
Astrocytosis
Microgliosis
Minocycline
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2202/13/148

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