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Cytokines and their receptors in the central nervous system: Physiology, pharmacology, and pathology

Rothwell, Nancy J., Luheshi, Giamal, Toulmond, Sylvie·1996·Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Abstract

Numerous cytokines and their receptors have been identified in the brain, where they act as mediators of host defence responses and have direct effects on neuronal and glial function. Experimental tools for studying cytokine actions, their source and control of synthesis in the brain, actions and mechanisms of action will be reviewed here. In particular, the cytokines interleukin-1, interleukin-6, and tumour necrosis factor-alpha have been implicated in the central control of responses to systemic disease and injury and activation of fever, neuroendocrine, immune, and behavioural responses. The recent discovery of specific inhibitors of cytokine synthesis, release, or action may offer significant therapeutic benefit.

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Authors
Rothwell, N. J., Luheshi, G., & Toulmond, S.
Affiliations
University of Manchester (GB)
Corresponding author
Rothwell, Nancy J.
Venue
Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
1996-01
Volume
69
Issue
2
Pages
85-95
ISSN
0163-7258 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1966639644
Cited by
233
References
148
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 6 · 2019: 3 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 10 · 2016: 4 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 5 · 2013: 2 · 2012: 9
FWCI
3.02
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Pharmacology & Therapeutics (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research Explorer (The University of Manchester) (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Biological Psychiatry › Tryptophan and brain disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions
Keywords
cytokines, cytokine receptors, central nervous system, interleukin-1, interleukin-6, TNF-α, neuroinflammation, host defense, fever, neuroendocrine response, immune response, behavioral responses, glial function, neuronal function
MeSH terms
Brain, Brain Chemistry, Cytokines, Receptors, Interleukin

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