Ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) plus soluble CNTF receptor α increases cyclooxygenase-2 expression, PGE<sub>2 </sub>release and interferon-γ-induced CD40 in murine microglia
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) has been regarded as a potent trophic factor for motor neurons. However, recent studies have shown that CNTF exerts effects on glial cells as well as neurons. For instance, CNTF stimulates astrocyte...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Neuroinflammation |
| Online Access: | http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/6/1/7 |