Learning modulation by endogenous hippocampal IL-1: blockade of endogenous IL-1 facilitates memory formation.

The interleukin-1 (IL-1) cytokine family (IL-1alpha, IL-beta, and the IL-1 receptor antagonist) is involved in immune and inflammatory responses both in the brain and in the periphery. Recently, it has also been shown to influence behavior and memory consolidation. However, within the experimental s...

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Main Authors: Depino, A, Alonso, M, Ferrari, C, del Rey, A, Anthony, D, Besedovsky, H, Medina, J, Pitossi, F
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado: 2004