Cited by 54Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration MechanismsInflammasome and immune disordersTraumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

Interleukin-1α and brain inflammation

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Brough, David, Denes, Adam·2015·IUBMB Life

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Acute brain injuries such as caused by stroke are amongst the leading causes of death and are the leading cause of disability. Despite this there are very limited therapeutic options, and new therapeutic strategies and targets are required. Inflammation is known to exacerbate brain injury and is now considered as a potential therapeutic target. The damaging inflammation that occurs after acute brain injury is driven by pro-inflammatory members of the interleukin (IL)-1 cytokine family, namely, IL-1α and IL-1β. Previous research efforts have focussed on the biology and contribution of IL-1β. However, we now recognise that IL-1α is an early and important mediator of inflammation after injury. This review focuses on what is known about IL-1α, its regulation and its contribution to brain injury. Inhibiting mechanisms regulating the processing and release of IL-1α may offer new therapeutic targets for the treatment of devastating acute brain injuries.

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Authors
Brough, D., & Denes, A.
Affiliations
  • University of Manchester (GB)
  • Faculty of Life Sciences University of Manchester Manchester UK
Corresponding author
Brough, David
Venue
IUBMB Life
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2015-04-23
Volume
67
Issue
5
Pages
323-330
ISSN
  • 1521-6543 (ISSN-L)
  • 1521-6551
OpenAlex
W1922411726
Cited by
54
References
87
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 12 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 7 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 1
FWCI
0.34
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • IUBMB Life (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research Explorer (The University of Manchester) (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Inflammasome and immune disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Neurology › Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
Keywords
interleukin-1 alpha, neuroinflammation, acute brain injury, stroke, IL-1β, inflammatory cytokines
MeSH terms
Encephalitis, Humans, Cell Death, Interleukin-1alpha

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