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Inflammasomes in the CNS

Walsh, John G., Muruve, Daniel A., Power, Christopher·2014·Nature Reviews Neuroscience

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Microglia and macrophages in the CNS contain multimolecular complexes termed inflammasomes. Inflammasomes function as intracellular sensors for infectious agents as well as for host-derived danger signals that are associated with neurological diseases, including meningitis, stroke and Alzheimer's disease. Assembly of an inflammasome activates caspase 1 and, subsequently, the proteolysis and release of the cytokines interleukin-1β and interleukin-18, as well as pyroptotic cell death. Since the discovery of inflammasomes in 2002, there has been burgeoning recognition of their complexities and functions. Here, we review the current understanding of the functions of different inflammasomes in the CNS and their roles in neurological diseases.

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Authors
Walsh, J. G., Muruve, D. A., & Power, C.
Affiliations
  • University of Alberta (CA)
  • University of Calgary (CA)
Corresponding author
Power, Christopher
Venue
Nature Reviews Neuroscience
Published
2014-01-08
Volume
15
Issue
2
Pages
84-97
ISSN
  • 1471-003X (ISSN-L)
  • 1471-0048
OpenAlex
W1981649246
Cited by
637
References
149
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.34
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Nature reviews. Neuroscience (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Inflammasome and immune disorders
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Immune Response and Inflammation
Keywords
inflammasome, central nervous system, caspase-1, IL-1β, IL-18, pyroptosis, microglia, macrophages, neurological disorders, meningitis, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, innate immunity, damage-associated molecular patterns
MeSH terms
Animals, Central Nervous System, Humans, Macrophages, Nervous System Diseases, Neuroglia, Inflammasomes

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