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The role of macrophages in demyelination
Authors:Christine D. Dijkstra   Corline J. A. De Groot  Inge Huitinga
Affiliation:

Department of Cell Biology, Medical Faculty, Free University, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Abstract:
Experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS). In particular in the CsA-induced chronic relapsing form (CREAE), pronounced demyelination occurs, in temporal association with relapses. It is still a matter of discussion which cell type ultimately is responsible for the actual process of demyelination. Macrophages, cytotoxic T lymphocytes and also astrocytes are possible candidates. In this short overview, the role of macrophages in the pathogenesis of EAE is discussed. It is shown that in particular, newly recruited macrophages play a crucial role in the generation of clinical signs. Possible mechanisms by which macrophages are involved in the pathogenesis of demyelinating diseases are presented.
Keywords:Experimental allergic encephalomyelitis   Macrophage   Demyelination
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