Powerful anticonvulsant action of IL-1 receptor antagonist on intracerebral injection and astrocytic overexpression in mice (original) (raw)

2000, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

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IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) has been found to have significant anticonvulsant properties in the mouse hippocampus. This study demonstrates that both recombinant IL-1Ra application and endogenous overexpression in astrocytes can inhibit motor and electroencephalographic seizures triggered by bicuculline methiodide, specifically through IL-1R type I mediation. The findings highlight the crucial balance between IL-1␤ and IL-1Ra in modulating seizure activity, indicating potential therapeutic avenues for managing seizures.

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