Targeting inflammation improves Alzheimer's disease - Hartford health | Examiner.com

Targeting inflammation improves Alzheimer's disease - Hartford health | Examiner.com: Increased inflammation is thought to be a consequence as well as a cause of Alzheimer's disease. There is a correlation between the level of IL-12 and IL-23 (two pro-inflammatory cytokines) in the spinal fluid and cognitive performance in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. But, it is unclear whether IL-12 and IL-23 contribute to Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis.