Glial Modulation by N-acylethanolamides in Brain Injury and Neurodegeneration

Neuroinflammation involves the activation of glial cells and represents a key element in normal aging and pathophysiology of brain damage. N-acylethanolamides (NAEs), naturally occurring amides, are known for their pro-homeostatic effects. An increase in NAEs has been reported in vivo and in vitro i...

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Autores: Herrera, María Inés, Kölliker Frers, Rodolfo, Barreto, George, Blanco Calvo, Eduardo, Capani, Francisco
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2016
País:España
Institución:Universitat de Lleida (UdL)
Repositorio:Repositori Obert UdL
OAI Identifier:oai:repositori.udl.cat:10459.1/57150
Acceso en línea:https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2016.00081
http://hdl.handle.net/10459.1/57150
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Neuroinflammation
Gliosis
N-acylethanolamides
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Sumario:Neuroinflammation involves the activation of glial cells and represents a key element in normal aging and pathophysiology of brain damage. N-acylethanolamides (NAEs), naturally occurring amides, are known for their pro-homeostatic effects. An increase in NAEs has been reported in vivo and in vitro in the aging brain and in brain injury. Treatment with NAEs may promote neuroprotection and exert anti-inflammatory actions via PPARα activation and/or by counteracting gliosis. This review aims to provide an overview of endogenous and exogenous properties of NAEs in neuroinflammation and to discuss their interaction with glial cells.