[Cytokine network in the central nervous system].
A variety of immunoregulatory cytokines are produced by glial cells and form a unique cytokine network in the central nervous system. They regulate the functions of neural cells in both physiological and pathological conditions. It has been shown recently that neural cells express receptors for various cytokines. Elucidation of the precise function of these cytokines may give us clues to approach the mechanisms of various neurological disorders. In some pathological conditions, regulation of cytokine production by inhibitory cytokines or other chemicals can be a new strategy for treatment.
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Department of Neurology, Fujita Health University.
D016207:Cytokines / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009424:Nervous System Physiological Phenomena
D016207:Cytokines