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ArticlePloS one2013

Identifying early inflammatory changes in monocyte-derived macrophages from a population with IQ-discrepant episodic memory.

Eric J Downer, Raasay S Jones, Claire L McDonald, Eleonora Greco, Sabina Brennan, Thomas J Connor, Ian H Robertson, Marina A Lynch

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Article in PloS one, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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8 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

Eric J DownerTrinity College Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology Department, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. edowner@ucc.ie
Raasay S Jones
Claire L McDonald
Eleonora Greco
Sabina Brennan
Thomas J Connor
Ian H Robertson
Marina A Lynch
Trinity College Dublin · IE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCells of the innate immune system including monocytes and macrophages are the first line of defence against infections and are critical regulators of the inflammatory response. These cells express toll-like receptors (TLRs), innate immune receptors which govern tailored inflammatory gene expression patterns. Monocytes, which produce pro-inflammatory mediators, are readily recruited to the central nervous system (CNS) in neurodegenerative diseases.

methodsThis study explored the expression of receptors (CD11b, TLR2 and TLR4) on circulating monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs) and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) isolated from healthy elderly adults who we classified as either IQ memory-consistent (high-performing, HP) or IQ memory-discrepant (low-performing, LP).

resultsThe expression of CD11b, TLR4 and TLR2 was increased in MDMs from the LP group when compared to HP cohort. MDMs from both groups responded robustly to treatment with the TLR4 activator, lipopolysaccharide (LPS), in terms of cytokine production. Significantly, MDMs from the LP group displayed hypersensitivity to LPS exposure.

interpretationOverall these findings define differential receptor expression and cytokine profiles that occur in MDMs derived from a cohort of IQ memory-discrepant individuals. These changes are indicative of inflammation and may be involved in the prodromal processes leading to the development of neurodegenerative disease.

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Memory, EpisodicAgedAged, 80 and overCase-Control StudiesCD11b AntigenCells, CulturedCytokinesFemaleHumansInflammation MediatorsIntelligenceLipopolysaccharidesMacrophagesMaleMemory DisordersToll-Like Receptor 2CD11b AntigenCytokinesInflammation MediatorsITGAM protein, humanLipopolysaccharidesTLR2 protein, humanTLR4 protein, humanToll-Like Receptor 2Toll-Like Receptor 4

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PMID23671673
PMCPMC3646027
OpenAlexW2049341606

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