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Pro-cognitive properties of T cells

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Kipnis, Jonathan, Gadani, Sachin, Derecki, Noël C.·2012·Nature Reviews Immunology

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Interactions between the central nervous system and the immune system have been studied primarily in the context of pathology, popularizing the view that interplay between these two systems is inherently detrimental. However, recent experimental data have demonstrated productive neuroimmune interactions that occur under normal physiological conditions. In this Essay, we outline our current understanding of contemporary neuroimmunology, describe a working model of T cell function in support of learning and memory, and offer ideas regarding the selective advantages of immune-mediated effects on brain function.

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  1. [42]Kivisakk P Localizing central nervous system immune surveillance: meningeal antigen-presenting cells activate T cells during experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis Ann. Neurol 2009 65 457 469 18496841 PMC3305810

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Authors
Kipnis, J., Gadani, S., & Derecki, N. C.
Affiliations
University of Virginia (US)
Corresponding author
Kipnis, Jonathan
Venue
Nature Reviews Immunology
Published
2012-08-20
Volume
12
Issue
9
Pages
663-669
ISSN
  • 1474-1733 (ISSN-L)
  • 1474-1741
OpenAlex
W2042427055
Cited by
246
References
65
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FWCI
1.76
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Nature reviews. Immunology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • Hartwell Foundation
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Institute on Aging (AG034113, R01AG034113, R37AG034113)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Biological Psychiatry › Tryptophan and brain disorders
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Developmental Neuroscience › Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms
Keywords
neuroimmunology, T cells, IL-4, learning and memory, neuroimmune interactions, central nervous system, T cell function
MeSH terms
Animals, Brain, Humans, Learning, Neurons, T-Lymphocytes, Neuroimmunomodulation, Cytokines, Mice

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