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Galantamine Attenuates Autoinflammation in a Mouse Model of Familial Mediterranean Fever

Mughrabi, I. T.; Ochani, M.; Tanovic, M.; Wang, P.; Diamond, B.; Sherry, B.; Pavlov, V.; Ozen, S.; Kastner, D. L.; Chae, J. J.; Al-Abed, Y.

2022-06-11 immunology
10.1101/2022.06.10.495119 bioRxiv
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Autoinflammatory diseases, a diverse group of inherited conditions characterized by excessive innate immune activation, have limited therapeutic options. Neuroimmune circuits of the inflammatory reflex control innate immune overactivation and can be stimulated to treat disease using the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor galantamine. Here, we tested the efficacy of galantamine in a rodent model of the prototypical autoinflammatory disease familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). Long-term treatment with galantamine attenuated the associated splenomegaly, amyloidosis, and anemia that are characteristic features of this disease. Further, treatment reduced inflammatory cell infiltration into affected organs and a subcutaneous air pouch. These findings suggest that galantamine attenuates chronic inflammation in this mouse model of FMF. Further research is warranted to explore the therapeutic potential of galantamine in FMF and other autoinflammatory diseases.

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