Astrocytes and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's disease.
Biochem Soc Trans
; 42(5): 1321-5, 2014 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-25233410
ABSTRACT
Increased production of amyloid ß-peptide (Aß) and altered processing of tau in Alzheimer's disease (AD) are associated with synaptic dysfunction, neuronal death and cognitive and behavioural deficits. Neuroinflammation is also a prominent feature of AD brain and considerable evidence indicates that inflammatory events play a significant role in modulating the progression of AD. The role of microglia in AD inflammation has long been acknowledged. Substantial evidence now demonstrates that astrocyte-mediated inflammatory responses also influence pathology development, synapse health and neurodegeneration in AD. Several anti-inflammatory therapies targeting astrocytes show significant benefit in models of disease, particularly with respect to tau-associated neurodegeneration. However, the effectiveness of these approaches is complex, since modulating inflammatory pathways often has opposing effects on the development of tau and amyloid pathology, and is dependent on the precise phenotype and activities of astrocytes in different cellular environments. An increased understanding of interactions between astrocytes and neurons under different conditions is required for the development of safe and effective astrocyte-based therapies for AD and related neurodegenerative diseases.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Astrocitos
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Enfermedad de Alzheimer
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Neuronas
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Biochem Soc Trans
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido