Search for dissertations about: "Mircea Oprica"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Mircea Oprica.

2. 1. Cytokines in the nervous system with emphasis on interleukin-1 receptor-mediated activity

   Author : Mircea Oprica; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is one of the most important pro-inflammatory cytokines and plays a pivotal role in the neuroinflammation associated with certain forms of neurodegeneration, such as epilepsy, cerebral ischemia, trauma, and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Also, it was suggested that IL-1 is involved in physiological processes, namely modulation of sleep, glucose and lipid metabolism, and neuroendocrine regulation, as well as modulation of learning and memory. READ MORE