2012
DOI: 10.1007/s12013-012-9453-z
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Neuroprotective Effect of Atorvastatin Involves Suppression of TNF-α and Upregulation of IL-10 in a Rat Model of Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Abstract: We evaluated the neuroprotective effects of atorvastatin (2, 5, and 10 mg/kg) on experimentally induced intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in adult rats; controls were administered PBS. Plasma TNF-α and IL-10 levels before and after ICH were analyzed at various time points by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and neurological behavior of rats was assessed by climbing scores. At 3-days postoperatively, brain water contents and TNF-α/IL-10 expression in brain tissue were determined. Histopathological changes… Show more

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“…Cerebral hemorrhage and edema are attenuated by anti-TNFα therapy (128), indicating that the main protective effect of IL-10 is derived from its inhibition on the production of proinflammatory cytokines, namely, TNFα (129131). This same effect is found in adult male Sprague-Dawley rats, where statins (2, 5, 10 mg/kg) produce dose-dependent increases in IL-10 levels and are associated with dose-dependent decreases in TNFα, as well as fewer activated microglia, sensorimotor deficits, and inflammation and less edema 3 days after ICH (122). …”
Section: Intracerebral Hemorrhagesupporting
confidence: 52%
“…Cerebral hemorrhage and edema are attenuated by anti-TNFα therapy (128), indicating that the main protective effect of IL-10 is derived from its inhibition on the production of proinflammatory cytokines, namely, TNFα (129131). This same effect is found in adult male Sprague-Dawley rats, where statins (2, 5, 10 mg/kg) produce dose-dependent increases in IL-10 levels and are associated with dose-dependent decreases in TNFα, as well as fewer activated microglia, sensorimotor deficits, and inflammation and less edema 3 days after ICH (122). …”
Section: Intracerebral Hemorrhagesupporting
confidence: 52%
“…In line with in vitro studies, anti-inflammatory drugs induce IL-10 production in vivo. In an experimental model of intracerebral haemorrhage, atorvastatin, a 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitor with known anti-inflammatory properties, upregulated IL-10 in vivo, which is accompanied by a reduction in the number of activated microglial cells, and consequently to downregulate that of TNF [115]. …”
Section: Cellular Sources Of Il-10 In the Cnsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In animal studies, statins showed less neuronal tissue loss and inflammation; increased cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and synaptogenesis in the perihemorrhagic zone with better functional outcomes (8587). Statins’ neuroprotective actions may be explained by their ability to induce expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and nerve growth factor (NGF) (88) to reduce activated microglia, MMP-9 (89), and cytokine-mediated inflammation (less TNF-α and higher interleukin-10 levels) (90, 91). Statins also reduce BBB dysfunction, edema, tissue loss, and improve CBF in the perihemorrhagic zone (92, 93).…”
Section: Perihemorrhagic Edemamentioning
confidence: 99%