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Inflammation, the complement system and the diseases of aging

McGeer, Edith G., Klegeris, Andis, McGeer, Patrick L.·2005·Neurobiology of Aging

Abstract

Inflammation is characteristic of neurodegenerative diseases of aging. Neuropathological evidence of activated microglia and activated astrocytes in lesioned areas, combined with epidemiological evidence of sparing of Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in long-term users of anti-inflammatory agents, indicates that inflammation is autodestructive of neurons. Locally produced autodestructive molecules include the membrane attack complex (MAC) of complement and oxygen-free radicals. Stimulation is provided by a variety of inflammatory cytokines. Agents which reduce the intensity of inflammation should have broad spectrum application in degenerative diseases of aging.

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Authors
McGeer, E. G., Klegeris, A., & McGeer, P. L.
Affiliations
University of British Columbia (CA)
Corresponding author
McGeer, Patrick L.
Venue
Neurobiology of Aging
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2005-12
Volume
26
Issue
1
Pages
94-97
ISSN
0197-4580 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1974854661
Cited by
170
References
41
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FWCI
8.65
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Neurobiology of Aging (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Complement system in diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
Keywords
inflammation, complement system, neurodegenerative diseases, aging, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, age-related macular degeneration, microglial activation, astrocytes, membrane attack complex, oxygen free radicals, inflammatory cytokines, anti-inflammatory agents, neurodegeneration
MeSH terms
Aging, Animals, Complement System Proteins, Humans, Inflammation, Neuroglia, Neurodegenerative Diseases

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