INVESTIGADORES
CARNIGLIA Lila
capítulos de libros
Título:
Melanocortins: anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective peptides
Autor/es:
CARLA CARUSO; LILA CARNIGLIA; DANIELA DURAND; TERESA SCIMONELLI; MERCEDES LASAGA
Libro:
Neurodegeneration
Editorial:
InTech - Open Access Publisher
Referencias:
Año: 2012; p. 93 - 120
Resumen:
The melanocortin system includes the melanocortins, their receptors and two endogenous antagonists. This system is involved in several physiological processes in the brain. Melanocortins have potent anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects in the central nervous system (CNS). Therefore, they are suitable candidates for the treatment of inflammatory and neurodegenerative disorders within the brain.
