Background: We have previously demonstrated the immunomodulatory activity of some selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Objectives: In this research, we performed an in vivo/ex vivo study to evaluate the potential immunosuppressive effect of sertraline in an experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) model of multiple sclerosis.
Methods: Mice (C57/bl EAE) were treated with sertraline (5 mg/kg) or dexamethasone (1 mg/kg) 7 days after EAE induction and then 3 times weekly (for 3 weeks).
Results: Sertraline modestly improved the clinical score of EAE and attenuated the disease-induced weight loss. Sertraline also significantly decreased ex-vivo splenocyte viability, proliferation and secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines in EAE mice.
Conclusions: We suggest that sertraline might be an add-on option for multiple sclerosis treatment.
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