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Does gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) influence the development of chronic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis?

Authors: James M Kelley, Laura B Hughes, S Louis Bridges Jr

Published in: Journal of Neuroinflammation | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Background

Recent studies have demonstrated a role for spinal p38 MAP kinase (MAPK) in the development of chronic inflammation and peripheral arthritis and a role for GABA in the inhibition of p38 MAPK mediated effects. Integrating these data suggests that GABA may play a role in downregulating mechanisms that lead to the production of proinflammatory agents such as interleukin-1, interleukin-6, and matrix metalloproteinase 3 – agents implicated in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Genetic studies have also associated RA with members of the p38 MAPK pathway.

Hypothesis

We propose a hypothesis for an inefficient GABA signaling system that results in unchecked proinflammatory cytokine production via the p38 MAPK pathway. This model also supports the need for increasing research in the integration of immunology and neuroscience.

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Title: Does gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) influence the development of chronic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis?
Authors: James M Kelley
Laura B Hughes
S Louis Bridges Jr
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Neuroinflammation / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1742-2094
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1742-2094-5-1

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Does gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) influence the development of chronic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis?

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