Astrocytic IL-6 Influences the Clinical Symptoms of EAE in Mice

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a multifunctional cytokine that not only plays major roles in the immune system, but also serves as a coordinator between the nervous and endocrine systems. IL-6 is produced in multiple cell types in the CNS, and in turn, many cells respond to it. It is therefore important to...

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Main Authors: Maria Erta, Mercedes Giralt, Silvia Jiménez, Amalia Molinero, Gemma Comes, Juan Hidalgo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-05-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
EAE
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/6/2/15