Minocycline counter-regulates pro-inflammatory microglia responses in the retina and protects from degeneration

2015188 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Rebecca Scholz · University of Cologne

Markus Sobotka · University of Cologne

Albert Caramoy · University of Cologne

Thomas Stempfl · Regensburg University of Applied Sciences

Christoph Moehle · University of Regensburg

Thomas Langmann · University of Cologne

Abstract

Minocycline potently counter-regulates microgliosis and light-induced retinal damage, indicating a promising concept for the treatment of retinal pathologies.

Topics & Keywords

Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms Retinal Diseases and Treatments Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Neuroinflammation

Volume 12, Issue 1, pp. 209-209

DOI: 10.1186/s12974-015-0431-4

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