Alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor: A novel therapeutic target for inflammatory diseases / 第二军医大学学报
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
;
(12): 897-899, 2012.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-839800
ABSTRACT
The cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway (CAP) is a new neurophysiologic mechanism regulating the immune system, with alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7nAChR) being its potential pharmacological target. Cumulative studies have demonstrated that activation of α7nAChR can inhibit inflammation through modulating pro-inflammatory cytokines. The role of α7nAChR has been confirmed in a series of inflammatory diseases. This review is aimed to provide new insights for using a7nAChR against inflammatory diseases.
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Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
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2012
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