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IGF2 inhibits hippocampal over-activated microglia and alleviates depression-like behavior in LPS- treated male mice.
Brain research bulletin - 1 Mar 2023
Guo Dongming, Xu Yang, Liu Zhenghai, Wang Yingge, Xu Xiaofan, Li Cai, Li Suyun, Zhang Jingwen, Xiong Tianqing, Cao WenYu, Liang Jingyan
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Over-activated microglia and inflammatory mediators are found in patients with depression, while manipulation of the microglia function might represent a potential therapeutic strategy. Insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2) has been implicated in bacterial infections and autoimmune disorders, but the role of IGF2 on the active phenotype of microglia and neuroinflammation has not been well established. IGF2...
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