Neutralization of IL-17 rescues amyloid-β-induced neuroinflammation and memory impairment
Neutralization of IL-17 rescues amyloid-β-induced neuroinflammation and memory impairment
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DOI:
10.1111/bph.14586
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发表时间:
2019-09-01
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7.3
通讯作者:
Maione, Francesco
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作者:
Cristiano, Claudia;Volpicelli, Floriana;Maione, Francesco
Background and purpose Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common neurodegenerative disease characterized by a neuroinflammatory state, and to date, there is no cure and its treatment represents a large unmet clinical need. The involvement of Th17 cells in the pathogenesis of AD-related neuroinflammation has been reported in several studies. However, the role of the cytokine, IL-17 has not been well addressed. Herein, we investigate the effects of IL-17 neutralizing antibody (IL-17Ab) injected by i.c.v. or intranasal (IN) routes on amyloid-beta (A beta)-induced neuroinflammation and memory impairment in mice. Experimental approach A beta(1-42) was injected into cerebral ventricles of adult CD1 mice. These mice received IL-17Ab via i.c.v. either at 1 h prior to A beta(1-42) injection or IN 5 and 12 days after A beta(1-42) injection. After 7 and 14 days of A beta(1-42) administration, we evaluated olfactory, spatial and working memory and performed biochemical analyses on whole brain and specific brain areas. Key results Pretreatment with IL-17Ab, given, i.c.v., markedly reduced A beta(1-42)-induced neurodegeneration, improved memory function, and prevented the increase of pro-inflammatory mediators in a dose-dependent manner at 7 and 14 days. Similarly, the double IN administration of IL-17Ab after A beta(1-42) injection reduced neurodegeneration, memory decline, and the levels of proinflammatory mediators and cytokines. Conclusion and implications These findings suggest that the IL-17Ab reduced neuroinflammation and behavioural symptoms induced by A beta. The efficacy of IL-17Ab IN administration in reducing A beta(1-42) neurodegeneration points to a possible future therapeutic approach in patients with AD. Linked Articles This article is part of a themed section on Therapeutics for Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: New Directions for Precision Medicine. To view the other articles in this section visit http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bph.v176.18/issuetoc