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Role of microglia in methamphetamine-induced neurotoxicity.

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: . Meth abuse not only increases HIV transmission but also exacerbates progression of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) through activation of microglia. In addition, the therapeutic potential of anti-inflammatory drugs on ameliorating Meth-induced microglia activation and resultant neuronal injury is discussed.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Enquan Xu, Jianuo Liu, Han Liu, Xiaobei Wang, Huangui Xiong

Institution: University of Nebraska Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Award: Microglial ion channels and HIV-1-associated dementia