MicroRNAs regulate human brain endothelial cell-barrier function in inflammation: implications for multiple sclerosis.

Reijerkerk, Arie; Lopez-Ramirez, M. Alejandro; van Het Hof, Bert; Drexhage, Joost A. R.; Kamphuis, Wouter W.; Kooij, Gijs; Vos, Joost B.; van der Pouw Kraan, Tineke C. T. M.; van Zonneveld, Anton J.; Horrevoets, Anton J.; Prat, Alexandre; Romero, Ignacio A and de Vries, Helga E. (2013). MicroRNAs regulate human brain endothelial cell-barrier function in inflammation: implications for multiple sclerosis. The Journal of Neuroscience, 33(16) pp. 6857–6863.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.3965-12.2013

Abstract

Blood-brain barrier (BBB) dysfunction is a major hallmark of many neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS). Using a genomics approach, we defined a microRNA signature that is diminished at the BBB of MS patients. In particular, miR-125a-5p is a key regulator of brain endothelial tightness and immune cell efflux. Our findings suggest that repair of a disturbed BBB through microRNAs may represent a novel avenue for effective treatment of MS.

Viewing alternatives

Metrics

Item Actions

Export

You can export this page using these formats Digital Object Identifier - DOI