A β-Lactam Antibiotic Dampens Excitotoxic Inflammatory CNS Damage in a Mouse Model of Multiple Sclerosis
2008
Correction: A β-Lactam Antibiotic Dampens Excitotoxic Inflammatory CNS Damage in a Mouse Model of Multiple Sclerosis
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Author Information
Author(s): Melzer Nico, Meuth Sven G., Torres-Salazar Delany, Bittner Stefan, Zozulya Alla L., Weidenfeller Christian, Kotsiari Alexandra, Stangel Martin, Fahlke Christoph, Wiendl Heinz
Primary Institution: Public Library of Science
Conclusion
Ceftriaxone does not directly affect T cell proliferation but significantly impacts T cell migration and indirectly reduces proinflammatory cytokine secretion.
Supporting Evidence
- Ceftriaxone had no direct effect on T cell proliferation.
- Ceftriaxone significantly affected T cell migration into the CNS.
- Ceftriaxone indirectly hampered T cell proliferation and proinflammatory cytokine secretion.
Takeaway
The study found that a certain antibiotic helps control immune cells in the brain, which is important for treating diseases like multiple sclerosis.
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