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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2-3
pubmed:dateCreated
1996-3-20
pubmed:abstractText
Activated glial cells (microglia and astrocytes) are a hallmark of several neurodegenerative disorders. A growing body of evidence supports the hypothesis that activation of glial cells by cytokines contributes to neurotoxicity. Although the precise mechanisms underlying glia-mediated neurotoxicity are unclear, it has been proposed that the generation of toxic free radicals or other neurotoxins is involved. This review focuses on the role of immune mediators released by activated glial cells in causing or preventing neuronal injury. Also, techniques used to assess neurotoxicity are discussed. It is hoped that research in this field will yield insights that will result in new therapies for neurodegenerative disorders.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0892-0915
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
9
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
189-205
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1995
pubmed:articleTitle
Glia, cytokines, and neurotoxicity.
pubmed:affiliation
Neuroimmunobiology and Host Defense Laboratory, Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation, MN 55404, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Review, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't