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Physiology
New findings from Kansas State University in the area of physiology published
October 28th, 2008
"Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a multifunctional cytokine that has been shown to play a pivotal role in centrally-mediated physiological responses including activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) concentrations of IL-6 are elevated in multiple pathophysiological conditions including Alzheimer's disease, autoimmune disease, and meningitis," scientists writing in the journal Autonomic Neuroscience - Basic & Clinical report. "Despite this, the effect of IL-6 on central regulation of sympathetic nerve discharge (SND) remains unknown which limits understanding of sympathetic-immune interactions in health and disease. In the...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-10-28)
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