Abstract
This commentary addresses a novel mechanism by which aging-related changes in reproductive hormones could mediate their action in the brain. It presents the evidence that dyotic endocrine signals modulate the expression of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and related cytokines, and that these cytokines are a functionally important downstream link mediating neurodegeneration and dysfunction. This convergence of dyotic signaling on TNF-mediated degeneration and dysfunction has important implications for understanding the pathophysiology of AD, stroke, and traumatic brain disease, and also for the treatment of these diseases.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 691-699 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Alzheimer's Disease |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |