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Inflammatory Cytokines and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Review from the Perspective of Genetic Polymorphisms

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Su, Fan, Bai, Feng, Zhang, Zhijun·2016·Neuroscience Bulletin

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Neuroinflammatory processes are a central feature of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in which microglia are over-activated, resulting in the increased production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Moreover, deficiencies in the anti-inflammatory system may also contribute to neuroinflammation. Recently, advanced methods for the analysis of genetic polymorphisms have further supported the relationship between neuroinflammatory factors and AD risk because a series of polymorphisms in inflammation-related genes have been shown to be associated with AD. In this review, we summarize the polymorphisms of both pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines related to AD, primarily interleukin-1 (IL-1), IL-6, tumor necrosis factor alpha, IL-4, IL-10, and transforming growth factor beta, as well as their functional activity in AD pathology. Exploration of the relationship between inflammatory cytokine polymorphisms and AD risk may facilitate our understanding of AD pathogenesis and contribute to improved treatment strategies.

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  • Treatment options for neuroinflammation associated with AD have been investigated, including IL-1β antagonists such as canakinumab.

    “Treatment options for neuroinflammation associated with AD have been investigated, including IL-1β antagonists such as canakinumab [206,207,208].”
  • Cholinesterase inhibitors and NMDA receptor antagonists are the only two categories of medications prescribed to address AD symptoms.

    “Cholinesterase inhibitors and NMDA receptor antagonists are the only two categories of medications that are prescribed to address symptoms [208].”
  • Research on cytokine inhibition has focused on anti-inflammatory medications that interact with pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-a and IL-1 beta.

    “Research on cytokine inhibition has focused on anti-inflammatory medications that interact with pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-a and IL-1 beta.”
  • The decline in cognitive abilities in AD is positively correlated with the breakdown of synaptic connections.

    “Regarding the plasticity of synapses and neurodefense, it has been found that the decline in cognitive abilities in ADs is positively correlated with the breakdown of synaptic connections.”
  • Neurotransmitter modulation is useful for AD.

    “Consequently, neurotransmitter modulation is useful.”

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Authors
Su, F., Bai, F., & Zhang, Z.
Affiliations
Zhongda Hospital Southeast University (CN)
Corresponding author
Bai, Feng
Venue
Neuroscience Bulletin
Published
2016-08-27
Volume
32
Issue
5
Pages
469-480
ISSN
  • 1995-8218 (ISSN-L)
  • 1673-7067
OpenAlex
W2508044717
Cited by
221
References
145
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 26 · 2024: 24 · 2023: 25 · 2022: 21 · 2021: 33 · 2020: 31 · 2019: 26 · 2018: 16 · 2017: 13 · 2016: 1
FWCI
1.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Neuroscience Bulletin (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China (81201080, 863 Program, 91332104, NCET-13)
  • Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
  • Government of Jiangsu Province (BL2013025)
  • Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (BK2012337)
  • Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (NCET-13-0117, NCET-13)
  • National High-tech Research and Development Program
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
Keywords
Alzheimer's disease, neuroinflammation, inflammatory cytokines, anti-inflammatory cytokines, genetic polymorphism, microglial activation, interleukin-1, interleukin-6, TNF-α, IL-4, IL-10, TGF-beta, disease risk, AD pathogenesis
MeSH terms
Alzheimer Disease, Animals, Humans, Cytokines, Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide

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