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Brain Immune System Signal Molecules in Protection from Aerobic and Anaerobic Infections

Brain Immune System Signal Molecules in Protection from Aerobic and Anaerobic Infections

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Series: Advances in Neurobiology, Book 6

Medical ReferenceAnthropology

ISBN10: 1461436664
ISBN13: 9781461436669
Publisher: Springer
Published: Jun 6 2012
Pages: 200
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.30 Depth: 9.20
Language: English

Proline-rich polypeptides - in particular (PRP-1) galarmin and its structural analogues - are, when isolated from the neurosecretory granules of neurohypophysis of humans and animals, a new type of hypothalamic peptides. They work against aerobic, anaerobic, gram-positive, and gram-negative microorganisms in vivo, and do not have etiotropic properties. They are unique and capable substitutes to antibiotics, and, moreover, may be effective against strains, such as MRSA, that develop resistance to antibiotics. Galarmin, a component of the brain neuroendocrine system produced by the neurosecretory cells of hypothalamus, possesses immunomodulative, neuroprotective, antioxidant, antitumorigenic and hematopoietic properties. Moreover, galarmin and its structural analogues are powerful anti-inflammatory compounds.

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