Abstract
The expression of interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) mRNA was compared in the brain of inflammatory susceptible LEW/N and resistant F344/N rats at 3, 6, and 12 h after peripheral administration of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or saline. No differences between strains were observed in the circumventricular organs (CVOs) and choroid plexus. At 12 h after LPS administration, increased IL-1β mRNA expression was detected in the hypothalamus of LEW/N rats. In contrast, increased IL-1β mRNA expression was detected in the cerebral cortex of F344/N rats. These data show region-specific differences of IL-1β mRNA expression in the brain of these rat strains that differ in their susceptibility to inflammation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 126-136 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Neuroimmunology |
Volume | 140 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cerebral cortex
- Circumventricular organs
- Cytokines
- Hypothalamus
- Inbred rats
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology
- Neurology
- Clinical Neurology