New concepts in neuroinflammation: mast cells pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokine mediators

J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2018 May-Jun;32(3):449-454.

Abstract

The activation of brain nociceptors and neurons may lead to neurogenic inflammation, an event that involves immune cells including mast cells (MCs). Microglia are similar to macrophages and secrete pro-inflammatory IL-1 family members and TNF. TNF is rapidly released (first 10 minutes from MC granules) and is subsequently secreted along with other pro-inflammatory cytokines with a new synthesis after several hours. MC-derived TNF is a very powerful pro-inflammatory cytokine which mediates sensitization of the meningeal nociceptors. Here, we report the involvement of MCs in neuroinflammation, the role of inflammatory cytokine IL-1 family members, and of TNF, as well as the potential inhibition of IL-37.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Inflammation / immunology
  • Inflammation / pathology
  • Inflammation Mediators / immunology*
  • Interleukin-1 / immunology*
  • Mast Cells / immunology*
  • Mast Cells / pathology
  • Neuroglia / immunology
  • Neuroglia / pathology
  • Neurons / immunology
  • Neurons / pathology
  • Nociceptors / immunology
  • Nociceptors / pathology

Substances

  • IL37 protein, human
  • Inflammation Mediators
  • Interleukin-1