The role of interleukin-1 in neuroinflammation and Alzheimer disease: an evolving perspective

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Elevation of the proinflammatory cytokine Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is an integral part of the local tissue reaction to central nervous system (CNS) insult. The discovery of increased IL-1 levels in patients following acute injury and in chronic neurodegenerative dise...

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Main Authors: O'Banion M Kerry, Griffin W Sue T, Shaftel Solomon S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-02-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/5/1/7