Microglial p38α MAPK is critical for LPS-induced neuron degeneration, through a mechanism involving TNFα

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The p38α MAPK isoform is a well-established therapeutic target in peripheral inflammatory diseases, but the importance of this kinase in pathological microglial activation and detrimental inflammation in CNS disorders is less well un...

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Main Authors: Xing Bin, Bachstetter Adam D, Van Eldik Linda J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Molecular Neurodegeneration
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Online Access:http://www.molecularneurodegeneration.com/content/6/1/84