Neuropeptide Y inhibits interleukin-1β-induced phagocytosis by microglial cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is emerging as a modulator of communication between the brain and the immune system. However, in spite of increasing evidence that supports a role for NPY in the modulation of microglial cell responses to inflamm...

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Main Authors: Ferreira Raquel, Santos Tiago, Viegas Michelle, Cortes Luísa, Bernardino Liliana, Vieira Otília V, Malva João O
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
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Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/8/1/169