Enhanced glial activation and expression of specific CNS inflammation-related molecules in aged versus young rats following cortical stab injury.

Kyrkanides, S

Enhanced glial activation and expression of specific CNS inflammation-related molecules in aged versus young rats following cortical stab injury. [electronic resource] - Journal of neuroimmunology Oct 2001 - 269-77 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

0165-5728

10.1016/s0165-5728(01)00404-0 doi


Aging--immunology
Animals
Astrocytes--chemistry
Brain--immunology
Brain Injuries--immunology
Complement C3a--genetics
DNA Primers
Gene Expression--immunology
Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein--analysis
Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1--genetics
Interleukin-1--genetics
Interleukin-6--genetics
Matrix Metalloproteinase 9--genetics
Microglia--chemistry
Nitric Oxide Synthase--genetics
Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II
RNA, Messenger--analysis
Rats
Rats, Inbred BN
Rats, Inbred F344
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha--genetics
Wounds, Stab--immunology