Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10745903 Parkinsonism & Related Disorders 2011 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We studied expression of cytokine mRNAs in brains of PSP vs. Alzheimer's disease. ► Higher expression of IL-1β in substantia nigra of brains from PSP patients. ► Higher expression of IL-1β in parietal cortex of brains from Alzheimer's patients. ► Higher expression of TGFβ in cortical areas of Alzheimer's patients. ► Correlated IL-1β expression, microglial activation and neurodegeneration.
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