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Li YF, Ren X, Zhang L, Wang YH, Chen T. Microglial polarization in TBI: Signaling pathways and influencing pharmaceuticals. Front Aging Neurosci 2022; 14:901117. [PMID: 35978950 PMCID: PMC9376354 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2022.901117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious disease that threatens life and health of people. It poses a great economic burden on the healthcare system. Thus, seeking effective therapy to cure a patient with TBI is a matter of great urgency. Microglia are macrophages in the central nervous system (CNS) and play an important role in neuroinflammation. When TBI occurs, the human body environment changes dramatically and microglia polarize to one of two different phenotypes: M1 and M2. M1 microglia play a role in promoting the development of inflammation, while M2 microglia play a role in inhibiting inflammation. How to regulate the polarization direction of microglia is of great significance for the treatment of patients with TBI. The polarization of microglia involves many cellular signal transduction pathways, such as the TLR-4/NF-κB, JAK/STAT, HMGB1, MAPK, and PPAR-γ pathways. These provide a theoretical basis for us to seek therapeutic drugs for the patient with TBI. There are several drugs that target these pathways, including fingolimod, minocycline, Tak-242 and erythropoietin (EPO), and CSF-1. In this study, we will review signaling pathways involved in microglial polarization and medications that influence this process.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 904th Hospital of PLA, Medical School of Anhui Medical University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 904th Hospital of PLA, Medical School of Anhui Medical University, Wuxi, China
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Exploring interleukin-6, lipopolysaccharide-binding protein and brain-derived neurotrophic factor following 12 weeks of adjunctive minocycline treatment for depression. Acta Neuropsychiatr 2022; 34:220-227. [PMID: 34937590 DOI: 10.1017/neu.2021.44] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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This study aimed to explore effects of adjunctive minocycline treatment on inflammatory and neurogenesis markers in major depressive disorder (MDD). Serum samples were collected from a randomised, placebo-controlled 12-week clinical trial of minocycline (200 mg/day, added to treatment as usual) for adults (n = 71) experiencing MDD to determine changes in interleukin-6 (IL-6), lipopolysaccharide binding protein (LBP) and brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). General Estimate Equation modelling explored moderation effects of baseline markers and exploratory analyses investigated associations between markers and clinical outcomes. There was no difference between adjunctive minocycline or placebo groups at baseline or week 12 in the levels of IL-6 (week 12; placebo 2.06 ± 1.35 pg/ml; minocycline 1.77 ± 0.79 pg/ml; p = 0.317), LBP (week 12; placebo 3.74 ± 0.95 µg/ml; minocycline 3.93 ± 1.33 µg/ml; p = 0.525) or BDNF (week 12; placebo 24.28 ± 6.69 ng/ml; minocycline 26.56 ± 5.45 ng/ml; p = 0.161). Higher IL-6 levels at baseline were a predictor of greater clinical improvement. Exploratory analyses suggested that the change in IL-6 levels were significantly associated with anxiety symptoms (HAMA; p = 0.021) and quality of life (Q-LES-Q-SF; p = 0.023) scale scores. No other clinical outcomes were shown to have this mediation effect, nor did the other markers (LBP or BDNF) moderate clinical outcomes. There were no overall changes in IL-6, LBP or BDNF following adjunctive minocycline treatment. Exploratory analyses suggest a potential role of IL-6 on mediating anxiety symptoms with MDD. Future trials may consider enrichment of recruitment by identifying several markers or a panel of factors to better represent an inflammatory phenotype in MDD with larger sample size.
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Camara-Lemarroy C, Metz L, Kuhle J, Leppert D, Willemse E, Li DK, Traboulsee A, Greenfield J, Cerchiaro G, Silva C, Yong VW. Minocycline treatment in clinically isolated syndrome and serum NfL, GFAP, and metalloproteinase levels. Mult Scler 2022; 28:2081-2089. [PMID: 35848622 PMCID: PMC9574233 DOI: 10.1177/13524585221109761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: In the trial of Minocycline in Clinically Isolated Syndrome (MinoCIS), minocycline significantly reduced the risk of conversion to clinically definite multiple sclerosis (CDMS). Neurofilament light chain (NfL) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) are emerging biomarkers in MS, and minocycline modulates matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). Objective: To assess the value of blood NfL and GFAP as a biomarker of baseline and future disease activity and its utility to monitor treatment response in minocycline-treated patients with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS). Methods: We measured NfL, GFAP, and MMPs in blood samples from 96 patients with CIS from the MinoCIS study and compared biomarkers with clinical and radiologic characteristics and outcome. Results: At baseline, NfL levels correlated with T2 lesion load and number of gadolinium-enhancing lesions. Baseline NfL levels predicted conversion into CDMS at month 6. GFAP levels at baseline were correlated with T2 lesion volume. Minocycline treatment significantly increased NfL levels at 3 months but not at 6 months, and decreased GFAP levels at month 6. Minocycline decreased MMP-7 concentrations at month 1. Discussion: Blood NfL levels are associated with measures of disease activity in CIS and have prognostic value. Minocycline increased NfL levels at month 3, but reduced GFAP and MMP-7 levels.
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- Carlos Camara-Lemarroy
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada/Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada/School of Medicine, UANL, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada/Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Neurologic Clinic and Policlinic, MS Center and Research Center for Clinical Neuroimmunology and Neuroscience Basel (RC2NB), Departments of Biomedicine and Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Neurologic Clinic and Policlinic, MS Center and Research Center for Clinical Neuroimmunology and Neuroscience Basel (RC2NB), Departments of Biomedicine and Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Neurologic Clinic and Policlinic, MS Center and Research Center for Clinical Neuroimmunology and Neuroscience Basel (RC2NB), Departments of Biomedicine and Clinical Research, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada/Department of Radiology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada/Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada/Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Farzinpour Z, Liu A, Cao P, Mao Y, Zhang Z, Jin Y. Microglial Engulfment of Spines in the Ventral Zona Incerta Regulates Anxiety-Like Behaviors in a Mouse Model of Acute Pain. Front Cell Neurosci 2022; 16:898346. [PMID: 35910255 PMCID: PMC9337222 DOI: 10.3389/fncel.2022.898346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Although activation of microglial cells is critical in developing brain disorders, their role in anxiety-like behaviors in pain is still vague. This study indicates that alteration of microglia’s neuronal spine engulfment capacity in ventral zona incerta (ZIV) leads to significant pain and anxiety-like behaviors in mice 1-day post-injection of Complete Freud’s Adjuvant (CFA1D). Performing whole-cell patch-clamp recordings in GABAergic neurons in the ZIV (ZIVGABA) in brain slices, we observed decreased activity in ZIvGABA and reduced frequency of the miniature excitatory postsynaptic currents (mEPSCs) in ZIVGABA of CFA1D mice compared with the saline1D mice. Besides, chemogenetic activation of ZIVGABA significantly relieved pain and anxiety-like behaviors in CFA1D mice. Conversely, in naïve mice, chemogenetic inhibition of ZIVGABA induced pain and anxiety-like behaviors. Interestingly, we found changes in the density and morphology of ZIVMicroglia and increased microglial engulfment of spines in ZIV of CFA1D mice. Furthermore, pain sensitization and anxiety-like behaviors were reversed when the ZIVMicroglia of CFA1D-treated mice were chemically inhibited by intra-ZIV minocycline injection, accompanied by the recovery of decreased ZIVGABA excitability. Conclusively, our results provide novel insights that dysregulation of microglial engulfment capacity encodes maladaptation of ZIVGABA, thus promoting the development of anxiety-like behaviors in acute pain.
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- Zahra Farzinpour
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Physiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- *Correspondence: Zhi Zhang,
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Yan Jin,
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Carboxymethyl Dextran-Based Nanomicelle Coatings on Microarc Oxidized Titanium Surface for Percutaneous Implants: Drug Release, Antibacterial Properties, and Biocompatibility. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:9225647. [PMID: 35865662 PMCID: PMC9296324 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9225647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Bacterial contamination and biofilm formation onpercutaneous implants can lead to device failure and be life-threatening. To solve this issue, we constructed a carboxymethyl dextran- (CMD-) based nanomicelle antibacterial coating on the microarc-oxidized titanium (MAO-Ti) surface (described in the supplementary file). The self-assembled CMD-based nanomicelles and octadecylamine (ODA) were developed as a drug carrier and loaded with minocycline (MC). The characterization and stability of the MC-loaded nanomicelles were determined. The surface roughness, hydrophilicity, and drug release property of the coatings were also investigated. Our findings showed that the cross-linked MC-loaded nanomicelles (MC@(ODA-CMD)CL) were more stable than the uncross-linked nanomicelles. Moreover, MC@(ODA-CMD)CL was successfully incorporated into the pores of MAO-Ti, which significantly increased the surface hydrophilicity of the coatings without influencing their surface roughness. In addition, the coatings demonstrated a sustained release time of 360 h, with a cumulative release rate reaching 86.6%. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) was used to determine the antibacterial properties of the coatings, and human skin fibroblasts were seeded on them to investigate their biocompatibility. The results showed that the coatings significantly reduced the number of adhesive S. aureus and promoted the viability, adhesion, and morphology of the human skin fibroblasts compared to smooth titanium (S-Ti) sheets. In conclusion, MC-loaded CMD-based nanomicelles coated on MAO-Ti surface (MC@(ODA-CMD)CL-Ti) demonstrated sustained-release properties, excellent antibacterial properties and biocompatibility, and promising potential as coatings for percutaneous implants.
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Johnson KVA, Steenbergen L. Do common antibiotic treatments influence emotional processing? Physiol Behav 2022; 255:113900. [PMID: 35810835 DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2022.113900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, yet research in recent years has revealed the detrimental effect they can have on the human microbiome, with implications for health. The community of microorganisms inhabiting the gut has been shown to regulate physiological and neural processes. Since studies in both humans and animal models have revealed that the gut microbiome can affect the brain, influencing emotion and cognition, here we investigate whether antibiotic treatment is associated with changes in emotional processing and mood with a between-subject design in 105 young healthy adult volunteers, using both psychological tests and questionnaires. As both the immune system and vagal signalling can mediate the microbiome-gut-brain axis, we also assess whether there is any evidence of such changes in participant physiology. We find that individuals who have taken antibiotics in the past three months show a stronger emotional bias towards sadness and at a physiological level they have a higher heart rate (though this does not mediate the relationship with negative bias). While we cannot rule out a possible role of prior infection, our findings are in any case highly relevant in light of research revealing that antibiotics are linked to increased susceptibility to depression and anxiety. Our results also have implications for listing antibiotic use as an exclusion criterion in studies on emotional processing and psychophysiology.
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- Katerina V-A Johnson
- Leiden University, Institute of Psychology, Clinical Psychology Unit, Leiden, 2333 AK, The Netherlands.
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- Leiden University, Institute of Psychology, Clinical Psychology Unit, Leiden, 2333 AK, The Netherlands
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Newton CG, Budwitz JE. Ring Forming Approaches to para-Quinones: Toward a General Diels–Alder Disconnection. Synlett 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1737966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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para-Quinones feature extensively as targets and/or intermediates throughout a number of chemical and biological subdisciplines, highlighting the importance of efficient preparative methods. This Synpacts article provides an overview of ring forming approaches to para-hydroquinones and para-benzoquinones, concluding with our recent contribution concerning the development of 2,5-bis(tert-butyldimethylsilyloxy)furans as vicinal bisketene equivalents in the Diels–Alder reaction.1 Introduction2 Ring Forming Approaches to para-Quinones2.1 Hauser–Kraus Annulation2.2 Moore–Liebeskind Rearrangement2.3 Wulff–Dötz Reaction2.4 Oxidative Bergman Cyclization2.5 Diels–Alder Strategies2.5.1 Ketene–Enol Equivalents2.5.2 Bisketene Equivalents3 Toward an Improved Bisketene Equivalent4 Conclusion
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Tamura Y, Yamato M, Kataoka Y. Animal Models for Neuroinflammation and Potential Treatment Methods. Front Neurol 2022; 13:890217. [PMID: 35832182 PMCID: PMC9271866 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.890217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating chronic disease of unknown etiology and without effective treatment options. The onset of ME/CFS is often associated with neuroinflammation following bacterial or viral infection. A positron emission tomography imaging study revealed that the degree of neuroinflammation was correlated with the severity of several symptoms in patients with ME/CFS. In animal studies, lipopolysaccharide- and polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid-induced models are thought to mimic the pathological features of ME/CFS and provoke neuroinflammation, characterized by increased levels of proinflammatory cytokines and activation of microglia. In this review, we described the anti-inflammatory effects of three compounds on neuroinflammatory responses utilizing animal models. The findings of the included studies suggest that anti-inflammatory substances may be used as effective therapies to ameliorate disease symptoms in patients with ME/CFS.
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- Yasuhisa Tamura
- Laboratory for Cellular Function Imaging, RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, Kobe, Japan
- Multi-Modal Microstructure Analysis Unit, RIKEN-JEOL Collaboration Center, RIKEN, Kobe, Japan
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- Laboratory for Cellular Function Imaging, RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, Kobe, Japan
- Multi-Modal Microstructure Analysis Unit, RIKEN-JEOL Collaboration Center, RIKEN, Kobe, Japan
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- Laboratory for Cellular Function Imaging, RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, Kobe, Japan
- Multi-Modal Microstructure Analysis Unit, RIKEN-JEOL Collaboration Center, RIKEN, Kobe, Japan
- *Correspondence: Yosky Kataoka
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Wang Y, Deng J, Zhang T, Hua Y, Wang Y, Zhang Q, Jiao T, Li C, Zhang X. A Study on the Use of Phase Transition Lysozyme-Loaded Minocycline Hydrochloride in the Local Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2022; 5:3146-3157. [PMID: 35713307 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Periodontitis is the most important oral disease causing human tooth loss. Although supragingival and subgingival scaling is the main strategy of periodontitis clinical treatments, drug treatment has an indispensable auxiliary role to some degree. Periodontitis medical treatment is divided into systemically administered treatments and local periodontally administered treatments. Compared with systemic administration, local administration can increase local drug concentrations, reduce dosages, and prolong action times while also improving patient compliance and avoiding possible adverse effects due to systemic administration responses. However, some studies show that minocycline ointment, a clinical local drug commonly used in periodontal pockets, has an unstable release rate; 80% of the drug is usually released within 2-3 days after pocket placement. This release is not conducive to controlling periodontal infection and may hinder the periodontal tissue repair and regeneration. Therefore, choosing a suitable carrier for minocycline hydrochloride is necessary to control its local release in periodontal tissue. Phase transition lysozyme (PTL) has been widely used in many studies and the development of macromolecular carrier material, and we selected PTL as the carrier for minocycline hydrochloride drugs because of its good biocompatibility, good drug-carrying capacity, and stable release. Due to its release characteristics and simple preparation, PTL is a promising carrier material.
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- Yao Wang
- School of Dentistry, Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- School of Dentistry, Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- School of Dentistry, Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Tianjin Union Medical Center, Tianjin 300121, China
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- School of Dentistry, Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- School of Dentistry, Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- School of Dentistry, Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- School of Dentistry, Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- School of Dentistry, Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China.,Institute of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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Khatoon R, Kaushik P, Parvez S. Mitochondria-Related Apoptosis Regulation by Minocycline: A Study on a Transgenic Drosophila Model of Alzheimer's Disease. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:19106-19112. [PMID: 35721948 PMCID: PMC9202010 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c05653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a very complicated and multifactorial neurological disorder having limited therapeutic interventions illustrated by the impairment in memory and cognitive function. Several lines of confirmation are stoutly connected with mitochondrial function perturbation as a significant causative factor in AD, while the molecular mechanisms involved in AD pathogenesis are still poorly understood. Minocycline, a well-known antibiotic, has confirmed efficacy against mitochondrial defects and oxidative stress as a neuroprotective effect. In view of this property, we examined the remedial effect of minocycline on AD. To attain insight into the molecular machinery responsible for AD pathogenesis, we preferred the UAS/GAL4 scheme for the development of AD in flies that overexpress the Aβ42 protein in the brain of Drosophila. The warning signs like the declined lifespan, locomotion deficit and memory loss, impaired mitochondrial membrane potential, and increased caspase 3 expression with mitogen-associated protein kinases linked with AD pathogenesis were examined in the existence of minocycline. Minocycline halted the Aβ42-induced symptoms including behavioral changes and altered the mitochondrial membrane potential along with apoptotic factors' protein expression (JNK/p-JNK and caspase 3). Thus, the current study could be functional to find out the role of minocycline in human Aβ42-overexpressed transgenic AD flies.
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Tetracyclines-An Important Therapeutic Tool for Dermatologists. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19127246. [PMID: 35742496 PMCID: PMC9224192 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19127246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Tetracyclines are a group of antibiotics whose first representative was discovered over 70 years ago. Since then, they have been of great interest in dermatology. In addition to their antibacterial activity, they are able to inhibit metalloproteinases and exhibit anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic and antioxidant effects. The side effects have been thoroughly studied over the years, the most characteristic and important ones in daily dermatological practice being: phototoxicity, hyperpigmentation, onycholysis, photoonycholysis, induced lupus erythematosus, and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. In this article, we summarize the use of tetracyclines in infectious diseases and inflammatory dermatoses, and further discuss the instances where the efficacy and safety of tetracyclines have been highlighted over the past few years.
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Banerjee J, Dorfman MD, Fasnacht R, Douglass JD, Wyse-Jackson AC, Barria A, Thaler JP. CX3CL1 Action on Microglia Protects from Diet-Induced Obesity by Restoring POMC Neuronal Excitability and Melanocortin System Activity Impaired by High-Fat Diet Feeding. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:6380. [PMID: 35742824 PMCID: PMC9224384 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23126380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Both hypothalamic microglial inflammation and melanocortin pathway dysfunction contribute to diet-induced obesity (DIO) pathogenesis. Previous studies involving models of altered microglial signaling demonstrate altered DIO susceptibility with corresponding POMC neuron cytological changes, suggesting a link between microglia and the melanocortin system. We addressed this hypothesis using the specific microglial silencing molecule, CX3CL1 (fractalkine), to determine whether reducing hypothalamic microglial activation can restore POMC/melanocortin signaling to protect against DIO. We performed metabolic analyses in high fat diet (HFD)-fed mice with targeted viral overexpression of CX3CL1 in the hypothalamus. Electrophysiologic recording in hypothalamic slices from POMC-MAPT-GFP mice was used to determine the effects of HFD feeding and microglial silencing via minocycline or CX3CL1 on GFP-labeled POMC neurons. Finally, mice with hypothalamic overexpression of CX3CL1 received central treatment with the melanocortin receptor antagonist SHU9119 to determine whether melanocortin signaling is required for the metabolic benefits of CX3CL1. Hypothalamic overexpression of CX3CL1 increased leptin sensitivity and POMC gene expression, while reducing weight gain in animals fed an HFD. In electrophysiological recordings from hypothalamic slice preparations, HFD feeding was associated with reduced POMC neuron excitability and increased amplitude of inhibitory postsynaptic currents. Microglial silencing using minocycline or CX3CL1 treatment reversed these HFD-induced changes in POMC neuron electrophysiologic properties. Correspondingly, blockade of melanocortin receptor signaling in vivo prevented both the acute and chronic reduction in food intake and body weight mediated by CX3CL1. Our results show that suppressing microglial activation during HFD feeding reduces DIO susceptibility via a mechanism involving increased POMC neuron excitability and melanocortin signaling.
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- Jineta Banerjee
- Department of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition, University of Washington Medicine Diabetes Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98109, USA; (J.B.); (M.D.D.); (R.F.); (J.D.D.); (A.C.W.-J.)
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition, University of Washington Medicine Diabetes Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98109, USA; (J.B.); (M.D.D.); (R.F.); (J.D.D.); (A.C.W.-J.)
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition, University of Washington Medicine Diabetes Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98109, USA; (J.B.); (M.D.D.); (R.F.); (J.D.D.); (A.C.W.-J.)
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition, University of Washington Medicine Diabetes Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98109, USA; (J.B.); (M.D.D.); (R.F.); (J.D.D.); (A.C.W.-J.)
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition, University of Washington Medicine Diabetes Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98109, USA; (J.B.); (M.D.D.); (R.F.); (J.D.D.); (A.C.W.-J.)
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98109, USA;
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition, University of Washington Medicine Diabetes Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98109, USA; (J.B.); (M.D.D.); (R.F.); (J.D.D.); (A.C.W.-J.)
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Prasannanjaneyulu V, Nene S, Jain H, Nooreen R, Otavi S, Chitlangya P, Srivastava S. Old drugs, new tricks: Emerging role of drug repurposing in the management of atopic dermatitis. Cytokine Growth Factor Rev 2022; 65:12-26. [PMID: 35550114 DOI: 10.1016/j.cytogfr.2022.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Atopic dermatitis is a chronic recurring pruritic inflammatory skin disease manifested by increased pro-inflammatory mediators which lead to dry, thickened, cracked, scaly skin. The current treatment options for atopic dermatitis management comprise drawbacks and leave unmet effective clinical needs. So, the approach for repurposing existing drugs for atopic dermatitis management may potentially overcome these unmet needs. Diseases that share the common pathophysiological pathways with atopic dermatitis can serve as a foundation for the repurposing of drugs. Drugs used in the management of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and other immune-mediated diseases such as psoriasis are under investigation to know the potential in atopic dermatitis management by utilizing repurposing strategies for a novel therapeutic indication. This review mainly envisages the probable repurposing of drugs for the management of atopic dermatitis disease; the barriers and regulatory aspects involved in the repurposing of existing drugs.
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- Velpula Prasannanjaneyulu
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India.
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Reducing neuroinflammation via therapeutic compounds and lifestyle to prevent or delay progression of Parkinson's disease. Ageing Res Rev 2022; 78:101618. [PMID: 35395416 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2022.101618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common age-associated neurodegenerative disorder and is characterised by progressive loss of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra. Peripheral immune cell infiltration and activation of microglia and astrocytes are observed in PD, a process called neuroinflammation. Neuroinflammation is a fundamental response to protect the brain but, when chronic, it triggers neuronal damage. In the last decade, central and peripheral inflammation were suggested to occur at the prodromal stage of PD, sustained throughout disease progression, and may play a significant role in the pathology. Understanding the pathological mechanisms of PD has been a high priority in research, primarily to find effective treatments once symptoms are present. Evidence indicates that early life exposure to neuroinflammation as a consequence of life events, environmental or behaviour factors such as exposure to infections, pollution or a high fat diet increase the risk of developing PD. Many studies show healthy habits and products that decrease neuroinflammation also reduce the risk of PD. Here, we aim to stimulate discussion about the role of neuroinflammation in PD onset and progression. We highlight that reducing neuroinflammation throughout the lifespan is critical for preventing idiopathic PD, and present epidemiological studies that detail risk and protective factors. It is possible that introducing lifestyle changes that reduce neuroinflammation at the time of PD diagnosis may slow symptom progression. Finally, we discuss compounds and therapeutics to treat the neuroinflammation associated with PD.
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Uddin MS, Lim LW. Glial cells in Alzheimer's disease: From neuropathological changes to therapeutic implications. Ageing Res Rev 2022; 78:101622. [PMID: 35427810 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2022.101622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that usually develops slowly and progressively worsens over time. Although there has been increasing research interest in AD, its pathogenesis is still not well understood. Although most studies primarily focus on neurons, recent research findings suggest that glial cells (especially microglia and astrocytes) are associated with AD pathogenesis and might provide various possible therapeutic targets. Growing evidence suggests that microglia can provide protection against AD pathogenesis, as microglia with weakened functions and impaired responses to Aβ proteins are linked with elevated AD risk. Interestingly, numerous findings also suggest that microglial activation can be detrimental to neurons. Indeed, microglia can induce synapse loss via the engulfment of synapses, possibly through a complement-dependent process. Furthermore, they can worsen tau pathology and release inflammatory factors that cause neuronal damage directly or through the activation of neurotoxic astrocytes. Astrocytes play a significant role in various cerebral activities. Their impairment can mediate neurodegeneration and ultimately the retraction of synapses, resulting in AD-related cognitive deficits. Deposition of Aβ can result in astrocyte reactivity, which can further lead to neurotoxic effects and elevated secretion of inflammatory mediators and cytokines. Moreover, glial-induced inflammation in AD can exert both beneficial and harmful effects. Understanding the activities of astrocytes and microglia in the regulation of AD pathogenesis would facilitate the development of novel therapies. In this article, we address the implications of microglia and astrocytes in AD pathogenesis. We also discuss the mechanisms of therapeutic agents that exhibit anti-inflammatory effects against AD.
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- Md Sahab Uddin
- Neuromodulation Laboratory, School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Neuromodulation Laboratory, School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Gunawan H, Faldian Y, Hindritiani R. Beneficial Effect of Minocycline as Additional Treatment to Prednisone for Pustular Erythema Nodosum Leprosum. Int Med Case Rep J 2022; 15:263-268. [PMID: 35669124 PMCID: PMC9167051 DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s368213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Introduction Pustular erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL) is an atypical manifestation associated with chronic ENL. The use of corticosteroid alone might not be sufficient for this condition, and addition of another anti-inflammatory drug is often necessary. Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic with anti-neutrophilic properties, which may accelerate the treatment of pustular ENL. This case report aimed to elaborate on the beneficial effect of minocycline for pustular ENL. Case We report a case of pustular ENL in a 23-year-old male who had been released from treatment (RFT) of lepromatous leprosy (LL). The patient had been on prednisone for six months as treatment for ENL. The condition recurred when prednisone was tapered to 10 mg daily. Eventually, pustules developed on the erythematous nodules, and the lesions did not improve despite seven weeks of treatment with 40-60 mg prednisone. Later, 100 mg minocycline once daily was given in addition to 60 mg prednisone once daily and improvement was rapidly observed on the ninth day after minocycline administration. This condition was sustained for four weeks with prednisone tapering, and no side effects were reported during the treatment. Discussion Minocycline is an antibiotic with anti-inflammatory properties. Only a few studies have been conducted regarding the use of minocycline in chronic ENL, but there was no reported case of minocycline use for pustular ENL in RFT patient. The addition of minocycline to prednisone may accelerate the improvement of pustular ENL. We observed an improvement after the ninth day of minocycline administration compared to seven weeks of prednisone monotherapy. No new ENL lesions occurred during four weeks of minocycline administration therapy. Conclusion Pustular ENL is an atypical manifestation of chronic ENL, and the addition of minocycline to prednisone may accelerate its therapeutic effect on the patient.
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- Hendra Gunawan
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran - Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran - Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran - Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
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Pinilla I, Maneu V, Campello L, Fernández-Sánchez L, Martínez-Gil N, Kutsyr O, Sánchez-Sáez X, Sánchez-Castillo C, Lax P, Cuenca N. Inherited Retinal Dystrophies: Role of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Their Physiopathology and Therapeutic Implications. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11061086. [PMID: 35739983 PMCID: PMC9219848 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11061086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) are a large group of genetically and clinically heterogeneous diseases characterized by the progressive degeneration of the retina, ultimately leading to loss of visual function. Oxidative stress and inflammation play fundamental roles in the physiopathology of these diseases. Photoreceptor cell death induces an inflammatory state in the retina. The activation of several molecular pathways triggers different cellular responses to injury, including the activation of microglia to eliminate debris and recruit inflammatory cells from circulation. Therapeutical options for IRDs are currently limited, although a small number of patients have been successfully treated by gene therapy. Many other therapeutic strategies are being pursued to mitigate the deleterious effects of IRDs associated with oxidative metabolism and/or inflammation, including inhibiting reactive oxygen species’ accumulation and inflammatory responses, and blocking autophagy. Several compounds are being tested in clinical trials, generating great expectations for their implementation. The present review discusses the main death mechanisms that occur in IRDs and the latest therapies that are under investigation.
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- Isabel Pinilla
- Aragón Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Department of Ophthalmology, Lozano Blesa, University Hospital, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Department of Surgery, University of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Correspondence: (I.P.); (V.M.)
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- Department of Optics, Pharmacology and Anatomy, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain;
- Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), 03010 Alicante, Spain; (P.L.); (N.C.)
- Correspondence: (I.P.); (V.M.)
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- Department of Physiology, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain; (L.C.); (N.M.-G.); (O.K.); (X.S.-S.); (C.S.-C.)
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- Department of Optics, Pharmacology and Anatomy, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain;
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- Department of Physiology, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain; (L.C.); (N.M.-G.); (O.K.); (X.S.-S.); (C.S.-C.)
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- Department of Physiology, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain; (L.C.); (N.M.-G.); (O.K.); (X.S.-S.); (C.S.-C.)
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- Department of Physiology, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain; (L.C.); (N.M.-G.); (O.K.); (X.S.-S.); (C.S.-C.)
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- Department of Physiology, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain; (L.C.); (N.M.-G.); (O.K.); (X.S.-S.); (C.S.-C.)
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- Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), 03010 Alicante, Spain; (P.L.); (N.C.)
- Department of Physiology, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain; (L.C.); (N.M.-G.); (O.K.); (X.S.-S.); (C.S.-C.)
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- Alicante Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL), 03010 Alicante, Spain; (P.L.); (N.C.)
- Department of Physiology, Genetics and Microbiology, University of Alicante, 03690 Alicante, Spain; (L.C.); (N.M.-G.); (O.K.); (X.S.-S.); (C.S.-C.)
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Laza GM, Sufaru IG, Martu MA, Martu C, Diaconu-Popa DA, Jelihovschi I, Martu S. Effects of Locally Delivered Minocycline Microspheres in Postmenopausal Female Patients with Periodontitis: A Clinical and Microbiological Study. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12061310. [PMID: 35741120 PMCID: PMC9221947 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12061310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The postmenopausal period, due to low hormonal concentrations, can exert a negative influence on both periodontitis and osteoporosis evolution. The present study aimed to identify potential clinical and microbiological benefic effects of locally delivered minocycline microspheres (Arestin®) in post-menopausal female patients with moderate and severe periodontitis. Probing depth, clinical attachment levels and bleeding on probing index, along with BANA tests for Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythia, and Treponema denticola, were performed before and at 3 months after a combined treatment of scaling, root planing (SRP), and Arestin® placed in deep periodontal pockets. The association between SRP and Arestin® exerted significant improvements in terms of clinical periodontal parameters, as well as significant reductions in the red complex bacteria detection.
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- Georgeta-Maria Laza
- Department of Periodontology, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (G.-M.L.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Periodontology, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (G.-M.L.); (S.M.)
- Correspondence: (I.-G.S.); (M.-A.M.)
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- Department of Periodontology, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (G.-M.L.); (S.M.)
- Correspondence: (I.-G.S.); (M.-A.M.)
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- ENT Clinic Department, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Removable Dentures and Technology, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Microbiology, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Periodontology, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (G.-M.L.); (S.M.)
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Collongues N, Becker G, Jolivel V, Ayme-Dietrich E, de Seze J, Binamé F, Patte-Mensah C, Monassier L, Mensah-Nyagan AG. A Narrative Review on Axonal Neuroprotection in Multiple Sclerosis. Neurol Ther 2022; 11:981-1042. [PMID: 35610531 PMCID: PMC9338208 DOI: 10.1007/s40120-022-00363-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS) resulting in demyelination and neurodegeneration. The therapeutic strategy is now largely based on reducing inflammation with immunosuppressive drugs. Unfortunately, when disease progression is observed, no drug offers neuroprotection apart from its anti-inflammatory effect. In this review, we explore current knowledge on the assessment of neurodegeneration in MS and look at putative targets that might prove useful in protecting the axon from degeneration. Among them, Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors, anti-apoptotic and antioxidant agents, sex hormones, statins, channel blockers, growth factors, and molecules preventing glutamate excitotoxicity have already been studied. Some of them have reached phase III clinical trials and carry a great message of hope for our patients with MS.
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- Nicolas Collongues
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France. .,Center for Clinical Investigation, INSERM U1434, Strasbourg, France. .,Biopathology of Myelin, Neuroprotection and Therapeutic Strategy, INSERM U1119, Strasbourg, France. .,University Department of Pharmacology, Addictology, Toxicology and Therapeutic, Strasbourg University, Strasbourg, France.
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- University Department of Pharmacology, Addictology, Toxicology and Therapeutic, Strasbourg University, Strasbourg, France.,NeuroCardiovascular Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory, UR7296, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Biopathology of Myelin, Neuroprotection and Therapeutic Strategy, INSERM U1119, Strasbourg, France
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- University Department of Pharmacology, Addictology, Toxicology and Therapeutic, Strasbourg University, Strasbourg, France.,NeuroCardiovascular Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory, UR7296, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.,Center for Clinical Investigation, INSERM U1434, Strasbourg, France.,Biopathology of Myelin, Neuroprotection and Therapeutic Strategy, INSERM U1119, Strasbourg, France
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- Biopathology of Myelin, Neuroprotection and Therapeutic Strategy, INSERM U1119, Strasbourg, France
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- Biopathology of Myelin, Neuroprotection and Therapeutic Strategy, INSERM U1119, Strasbourg, France
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- University Department of Pharmacology, Addictology, Toxicology and Therapeutic, Strasbourg University, Strasbourg, France.,NeuroCardiovascular Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratory, UR7296, University Hospital of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Biopathology of Myelin, Neuroprotection and Therapeutic Strategy, INSERM U1119, Strasbourg, France
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Charoenpongpun N, Kamanamool N, Udompataikul M, Khunkhet S, Kanokrungsee S. A pilot study of combined oral minocycline and narrowband UVB phototherapy in vitiligo: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Dermatol Ther 2022; 35:e15596. [PMID: 35608017 DOI: 10.1111/dth.15596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Narrowband ultraviolet B (NBUVB) phototherapy is an effective therapeutic option for generalized vitiligo. Previous reports showed the potential benefit of minocycline to stop disease progression in vitiligo. Meanwhile, minocycline has antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulating properties. There is no clinical study combining oral minocycline and NBUVB for treating generalized vitiligo. This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of the combination treatment of NBUVB plus oral minocycline with NBUVB alone in generalized vitiligo. A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled pilot study was conducted. Patients were randomly treated with either combined oral minocycline 100 mg per day plus NBUVB phototherapy or placebo plus NBUVB. All patients recieved NBUVB two times per week, for 12 weeks. The outcomes were assessed using Vitiligo Area Scoring Index score (VASI) percent change, quartile grading scale (QGS) of repigmentation, and Vitiligo Disease Activity Index (VIDA) score. Fourteen generalized vitiligo patients were included, and seven cases were assigned in each group. At week 12, the mean VASI score was decreased by 28.87% (24.15) in the minocycline group compared to 27.26% (7.98) in placebo group (p = 0.886). No significant difference was observed between both treatment modalities in QGS of repigmentation and mean VIDA score change. Two of the seven patients (29%) receiving minocycline developed hyperpigmentation, dark-brown and muddy brown discoloration, which was only confined to some vitiliginous patches. In conclusion, combination therapy with oral minocycline does not enhance the efficacy of NBUVB in generalized vitiligo. Due to the high incidence of drug-induced skin hyperpigmentation, minocycline plus NBUVB should be avoided.
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- Namphet Charoenpongpun
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Single subcutaneous injection of the minocycline nanocomposite-loaded thermosensitive hydrogel for the effective attenuation of experimental autoimmune uveitis. Int J Pharm 2022; 622:121836. [PMID: 35597394 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Autoimmune uveitis induces a serious pathological and inflammatory response in the retina/choroid and results in vision impairment and blindness. Here, we report a minocycline (Mino) nanocomposite-loaded hydrogel offering a high drug payload and sustained drug release for the effective control of ocular inflammation via a single subcutaneous injection. In the presence of divalent cations (i.e., Ca2+), Mino was found to co-assemble with a phosphorylated peptide (i.e., NapGFFpY) via electrostatic interaction and consequently generating Mino nanocomposite. The drug entrapment efficiency (EE) of the Mino nanocomposite varied from 29.93±0.76% to 67.90±6.57%, depending on different component concentrations. After incorporation into 30 wt% poly (D,L-lactide)-b-poly (ethylene glycol)-b-poly (D,L-lactide) (PDLLA-PEG-PDLLA) thermosensitive hydrogel, the resulting Mino nanocomposite-loaded hydrogel provided a sustained drug release over 21 days. In the experimental autoimmune uveitis (EAU) rat model, a single subcutaneous injection of the Mino nanocomposite-loaded hydrogel effectively alleviated ocular inflammation in a dose-dependent manner. As indicated by optical coherence tomography (OCT) and electroretinogram (ERG) measurements, the Mino nanocomposite-loaded hydrogel treatment not only remarkably reduced destruction of the retina by EAU, but also greatly rescued retinal functions. Moreover, the proposed Mino nanocomposite-loaded hydrogel exerted its therapeutic effect on EAU primarily through a significant reduction of the influx of leukocytes and Th17 cells as well as suppression of microglia activation and apoptosis in the retina. Overall, the proposed Mino nanocomposite-loaded hydrogel might be a promising strategy for the clinical management of EAU.
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Saba J, Couselo FL, Bruno J, Carniglia L, Durand D, Lasaga M, Caruso C. Neuroinflammation in Huntington's Disease: A Starring Role for Astrocyte and Microglia. Curr Neuropharmacol 2022; 20:1116-1143. [PMID: 34852742 PMCID: PMC9886821 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x19666211201094608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Huntington's disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative genetic disorder caused by a CAG repeat expansion in the huntingtin gene. HD causes motor, cognitive, and behavioral dysfunction. Since no existing treatment affects the course of this disease, new treatments are needed. Inflammation is frequently observed in HD patients before symptom onset. Neuroinflammation, characterized by the presence of reactive microglia, astrocytes and inflammatory factors within the brain, is also detected early. However, in comparison to other neurodegenerative diseases, the role of neuroinflammation in HD is much less known. Work has been dedicated to altered microglial and astrocytic functions in the context of HD, but less attention has been given to glial participation in neuroinflammation. This review describes evidence of inflammation in HD patients and animal models. It also discusses recent knowledge on neuroinflammation in HD, highlighting astrocyte and microglia involvement in the disease and considering anti-inflammatory therapeutic approaches.
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- Julieta Saba
- Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas (INBIOMED), UBA-CONICET, Paraguay 2155, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas (INBIOMED), UBA-CONICET, Paraguay 2155, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas (INBIOMED), UBA-CONICET, Paraguay 2155, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas (INBIOMED), UBA-CONICET, Paraguay 2155, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas (INBIOMED), UBA-CONICET, Paraguay 2155, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas (INBIOMED), UBA-CONICET, Paraguay 2155, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas (INBIOMED), UBA-CONICET, Paraguay 2155, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina,Address correspondence to this author at the Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas (INBIOMED), UBA-CONICET, Paraguay 2155 Piso 10, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tel: +54 11 5285 3380; E-mail:
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Song W, Zhu R, Gao W, Xing C, Yang L. Blue Light Induces RPE Cell Necroptosis, Which Can Be Inhibited by Minocycline. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:831463. [PMID: 35559340 PMCID: PMC9086715 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.831463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose: Damage to and death of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) are closely related to retinal degeneration. Blue light is a high-energy light that causes RPE damage and triggers inflammatory responses. This study investigates whether blue light induces RPE necroptosis, explores pharmacologic therapy and specific mechanisms, and provides hints for research on retinal degeneration. Methods The human RPE cell line ARPE-19 was cultured and subjected to blue light insult in vitro. Annexin V/PI was used to evaluate RPE survival. Minocycline was applied to inhibit the death of RPE. Proteomic measurement was used to analyze protein expression. Inhibitors of necroptosis and apoptosis were applied to assess the death mode. Immunofluorescence of protein markers was detected to analyze the mechanism of cell death. Subcellular structural changes were detected by transmission electron microscopy. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) was tested by DCFH-DA. Mitochondrial membrane potential (Δψm) was detected by JC-1. BALB/c mice received bule light exposure, and RPE flatmounts were stained for verification in vivo. Results Blue light illumination induced RPE death, and minocycline significantly diminished RPE death. Proteomic measurement showed that minocycline effectively mitigated protein hydrolysis and protein synthesis disorders. Necroptosis inhibitors (Nec-1s, GSK-872) increased the survival of RPE cells, but apoptosis inhibitors (Z-VAD-FMK) did not. After blue light illumination, high-mobility group box-1 (HMGB1) was released from the nucleus, receptor-interacting protein kinase 3 (RIPK3) aggregated, and mixed-lineage kinase domain-like protein (MLKL) increased in the RPE. The application of minocycline alleviated the above phenomena. After blue light illumination, RPE cells exhibited necrotic characteristics accompanied by destruction of cell membranes and vacuole formation, but nuclear membranes remained intact. Minocycline improved the morphology of RPE. Blue light increased ROS and decreased Δψm of RPE, minocycline did not reduce ROS but kept Δψm stable. In vivo, HMGB1 release and RIPK3 aggregation appeared in the RPE of BALB/c mice after blue light illumination, and minocycline alleviated this effect. Conclusions Blue light exposure causes RPE necroptosis. Minocycline reduces the death of RPE by keeping Δψm stable, inhibiting necroptosis, and preventing HMGB1 release. These results provide new ideas for the pathogenesis and treatment of retinal degeneration.
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- Weilin Song
- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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Nasr D, Moein M, Niforatos S, Nasr S, Ombada M, Khokhar F, Shahnawaz M, Poudyal B, Bou Zerdan M, Dutta D, Saidi RF, Lim SH. Piperacillin/Tazobactam and Meropenem Use Increases the Risks for Acute Graft Rejection Following First Kidney Transplantation. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11102726. [PMID: 35628853 PMCID: PMC9147076 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11102726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 05/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Many broad-spectrum antibiotics (BSA) alter the intestinal microbiome that regulates adaptive immune responses. We hypothesized that BSA use before and early after kidney transplant may affect acute graft rejection (AGR). We carried out a retrospective cohort study on all patients who underwent kidney transplants in our institution. Patient demographics, clinical data, diagnosis, and treatment history were collected. Antibiotic use within 2 months prior to transplant and during the hospital admissions for transplant, as well as antibiotic types were recorded. A total of 357 consecutive first transplants were included for analysis. Median age was 52 years (range 7–76). A total of 67 patients received living donor and 290 deceased donor kidneys. A total of 19 patients received BSA within two months prior to transplant and 55 patients during the hospital admission for the transplant. With a median follow-up of 1270 days, 38 episodes of biopsy-proven AGR were recorded. There was no difference in the AGR rates during the first year between patients who received BSA and those who did not. However, the use of piperacillin/tazobactam or meropenem (PM) was associated with increased risks for the development of AGR, irrespective of the source of the donor grafts. Time to development of AGR was also shorter. Our data, therefore, suggest that the use of PM BSA prior to and immediately after kidney transplant increases the risks for AGR.
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- Dayana Nasr
- Department of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA; (D.N.); (S.N.); (S.N.); (M.O.); (F.K.); (M.S.); (B.P.); (M.B.Z.); (D.D.)
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- Department of Surgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA; (M.M.); (R.F.S.)
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- Department of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA; (D.N.); (S.N.); (S.N.); (M.O.); (F.K.); (M.S.); (B.P.); (M.B.Z.); (D.D.)
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- Department of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA; (D.N.); (S.N.); (S.N.); (M.O.); (F.K.); (M.S.); (B.P.); (M.B.Z.); (D.D.)
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- Department of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA; (D.N.); (S.N.); (S.N.); (M.O.); (F.K.); (M.S.); (B.P.); (M.B.Z.); (D.D.)
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- Department of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA; (D.N.); (S.N.); (S.N.); (M.O.); (F.K.); (M.S.); (B.P.); (M.B.Z.); (D.D.)
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- Department of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA; (D.N.); (S.N.); (S.N.); (M.O.); (F.K.); (M.S.); (B.P.); (M.B.Z.); (D.D.)
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- Department of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA; (D.N.); (S.N.); (S.N.); (M.O.); (F.K.); (M.S.); (B.P.); (M.B.Z.); (D.D.)
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- Department of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA; (D.N.); (S.N.); (S.N.); (M.O.); (F.K.); (M.S.); (B.P.); (M.B.Z.); (D.D.)
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- Department of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA; (D.N.); (S.N.); (S.N.); (M.O.); (F.K.); (M.S.); (B.P.); (M.B.Z.); (D.D.)
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
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- Department of Surgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA; (M.M.); (R.F.S.)
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- Department of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA; (D.N.); (S.N.); (S.N.); (M.O.); (F.K.); (M.S.); (B.P.); (M.B.Z.); (D.D.)
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
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Majd H, Harker A, Edirisinghe M, Parhizkar M. Optimised release of tetracycline hydrochloride from core-sheath fibres produced by pressurised gyration. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Glaser N, Chu S, Weiner J, Zdepski L, Wulff H, Tancredi D, ODonnell ME. Effects of TRAM-34 and minocycline on neuroinflammation caused by diabetic ketoacidosis in a rat model. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care 2022; 10:10/3/e002777. [PMID: 35584854 PMCID: PMC9119135 DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2022-002777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) causes acute and chronic neuroinflammation that may contribute to cognitive decline in patients with type 1 diabetes. We evaluated the effects of agents that reduce neuroinflammation (triarylmethane-34 (TRAM-34) and minocycline) during and after DKA in a rat model. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Juvenile rats with DKA were treated with insulin and saline, either alone or in combination with TRAM-34 (40 mg/kg intraperitoneally twice daily for 3 days, then daily for 4 days) or minocycline (45 mg/kg intraperitoneally daily for 7 days). We compared cytokine and chemokine concentrations in brain tissue lysates during DKA among the three treatment groups and in normal controls and diabetic controls (n=9-15/group). We also compared brain inflammatory mediator levels in these same groups in adult diabetic rats that were treated for DKA as juveniles. RESULTS Brain tissue concentrations of chemokine (C-C) motif ligand (CCL)3, CCL5 and interferon (IFNγ) were increased during acute DKA, as were brain cytokine composite scores. Both treatments reduced brain inflammatory mediator levels during acute DKA. TRAM-34 predominantly reduced chemokine concentrations (chemokine (C-X-C) motif ligand (CXCL-1), CCL5) whereas minocycline had broader effects, (reducing CXCL-1, tumor necrosis factor (TNFα), IFNγ, interleukin (IL) 2, IL-10 and IL-17A). Brain inflammatory mediator levels were elevated in adult rats that had DKA as juveniles, compared with adult diabetic rats without previous DKA, however, neither TRAM-34 nor minocycline treatment reduced these levels. CONCLUSIONS These data demonstrate that both TRAM-34 and minocycline reduce acute neuroinflammation during DKA, however, treatment with these agents for 1 week after DKA does not reduce long-term neuroinflammation.
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- Nicole Glaser
- Department of Pediatrics, UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology, UC Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology, UC Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, UC Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology, UC Davis, Davis, California, USA
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Combined drug triads for synergic neuroprotection in retinal degeneration. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 149:112911. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a common chronic inflammatory disease with substantial economic, social, and personal costs. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial and complex. The ultimate goal of rheumatoid arthritis treatment is stopping or slowing down the disease progression. In the past two decades, invention of new medicines, especially biologic agents, revolutionized the management of this disease. These agents have been associated with an improved prognosis and clinical remission, especially in patients who did not respond to traditional disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Improvement in the understanding of the rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis leads to the development of novel biologic therapeutic approaches. In the present paper, we summarized the current therapeutics, especially biologic agents, available for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
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Mundula T, Russo E, Curini L, Giudici F, Piccioni A, Franceschi F, Amedei A. Chronic systemic low-grade inflammation and modern lifestyle: the dark role of gut microbiota on related diseases with a focus on pandemic COVID-19. Curr Med Chem 2022; 29:5370-5396. [PMID: 35524667 DOI: 10.2174/0929867329666220430131018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Inflammation is a physiological, beneficial and auto-limiting response of the host to alarming stimuli. Conversely, a chronic systemic low-grade inflammation (CSLGI), known as a long-time persisting condition, causes organs and host tissues' damage, representing a major risk for chronic diseases. Currently, a worldwide a high incidence of inflammatory chronic diseases is observed, often linked to the lifestyle-related changes occurred in the last decade's society. The mains lifestyle-related factors are a proinflammatory diet, psychological stress, tobacco smoking, alcohol abuse, physical inactivity, and finally indoor living and working with its related consequences such as indoor pollution, artificial light exposure and low vitamin D production. Recent scientific evidences found that gut microbiota (GM) has a main role in shaping the host's health, particularly as CSLGI mediator. As a matter of facts, based on the last discoveries regarding the remarkable GM activity, in this manuscript we focused on the elements of actual lifestyle that influence the composition and function of intestinal microbial community, in order to elicit the CSLGI and its correlated pathologies. In this scenario, we provide a broad review of the interplay between modern lifestyle, GM and CSLGI with a special focus on the COVID symptoms and emerging long-COVID syndrome.
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- Tiziana Mundula
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Emergency Department, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Hogg E, Frank S, Oft J, Benway B, Rashid MH, Lahiri S. Urinary Tract Infection in Parkinson’s Disease. JOURNAL OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE 2022; 12:743-757. [PMID: 35147552 PMCID: PMC9108555 DOI: 10.3233/jpd-213103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common precipitant of acute neurological deterioration in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and a leading cause of delirium, functional decline, falls, and hospitalization. Various clinical features of PD including autonomic dysfunction and altered urodynamics, frailty and cognitive impairment, and the need for bladder catheterization contribute to an increased risk of UTI. Sepsis due to UTI is a feared consequence of untreated or undertreated UTI and a leading cause of morbidity in PD. Emerging research suggests that immune-mediated brain injury may underlie the pathogenesis of UTI-induced deterioration of PD symptoms. Existing strategies to prevent UTI in patients with PD include use of topical estrogen, prophylactic supplements, antibiotic bladder irrigation, clean catheterization techniques, and prophylactic oral antibiotics, while bacterial interference and vaccines/immunostimulants directed against common UTI pathogens are potentially emerging strategies that are currently under investigation. Future research is needed to mitigate the deleterious effects of UTI in PD.
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- Elliot Hogg
- Department of Neurology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Urology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Biomedical Sciences, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Sobot NM, Sobot TS, Jeremic JN, Bolevich SB, Bolevich SS, Mitrovic SL, Fisenko VP, Inic SG, Samanovic ADM, Rankovic MR, Srejovic IM, Zivkovic VI, Jakovljevic VL. Minocycline as heart conditioning agent in experimental type 2 diabetes mellitus - an antibacterial drug in heart protection. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2022; 395:429-444. [PMID: 35113200 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-021-02179-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Cardiovascular diseases, and among them certainly myocardial infarction, remain leading cause of death worldwide. Diabetes increases risk of occurrence as well as adverse outcome of myocardial infarction. Conditioning maneuvers are the most attractive method for alleviating both the consequences of ischemia and reperfusion. Minocycline is a tetracycline derivative which exerts antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects. The aim of this study was to assess the protective ability of preconditioning and postconditioning of isolated hearts from healthy and rats with experimentally induced type 2 diabetes with minocycline on functional recovery and redox status after ischemia and reperfusion. The hearts from healthy and diabetic rats were excised and retrogradely perfused according to the Langendorff technique. Using sensor in the left ventricle, the cardiodynamic parameters were recorded and in the samples of the coronary venous effluent oxidative stress biomarkers were analyzed. Minocycline was injected directly into the coronary vessels, in preconditioning 5 min before global ischemia, and in postconditioning during the first 5 min of reperfusion. Results of this study clearly show beneficial effects of minocycline applied both before ischemia and in the first minutes of reperfusion fashion in both healthy and diabetic rat hearts. The most prominent protective effect regarding oxidative stress is related to the decreased production of superoxide anion radical due postconditioning with minocycline in diabetic hearts. Cardiodynamic parameters were significantly improved in minocycline conditioned groups. Superoxide anion radical stands out as the most susceptible to changes induced by minocycline.
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- Nikola M Sobot
- Clinic for Cardiac Surgery, University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska, Dvanaest beba st. bb, 78000, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Physiology, University of Banja Luka, Save Mrkalja st. 14, 78000, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica st. 69, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Human Pathology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University, Trubetskaya st. 8, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- Department of Pathophysiology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University, Trubetskaya st. 8, Moscow, 119991, Russia
- Department of Pharmacology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University, Trubetskaya st. 8, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- Department of Pathology, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica st. 69, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University, Trubetskaya st. 8, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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- University of Pristina With Temporary Headquarters in Kosovksa Mitrovica Anri Dinana St. Bb, 38220, Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica st. 69, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica st. 69, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Physiology, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica st. 69, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Human Pathology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University, Trubetskaya st. 8, Moscow, 119991, Russia.
- Department of Physiology, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica st. 69, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia.
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Patel ZM, Holbrook EH, Turner JH, Adappa ND, Albers MW, Altundag A, Appenzeller S, Costanzo RM, Croy I, Davis GE, Dehgani-Mobaraki P, Doty RL, Duffy VB, Goldstein BJ, Gudis DA, Haehner A, Higgins TS, Hopkins C, Huart C, Hummel T, Jitaroon K, Kern RC, Khanwalkar AR, Kobayashi M, Kondo K, Lane AP, Lechner M, Leopold DA, Levy JM, Marmura MJ, Mclelland L, Miwa T, Moberg PJ, Mueller CA, Nigwekar SU, O'Brien EK, Paunescu TG, Pellegrino R, Philpott C, Pinto JM, Reiter ER, Roalf DR, Rowan NR, Schlosser RJ, Schwob J, Seiden AM, Smith TL, Soler ZM, Sowerby L, Tan BK, Thamboo A, Wrobel B, Yan CH. International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: Olfaction. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2022; 12:327-680. [PMID: 35373533 DOI: 10.1002/alr.22929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The literature regarding clinical olfaction, olfactory loss, and olfactory dysfunction has expanded rapidly over the past two decades, with an exponential rise in the past year. There is substantial variability in the quality of this literature and a need to consolidate and critically review the evidence. It is with that aim that we have gathered experts from around the world to produce this International Consensus on Allergy and Rhinology: Olfaction (ICAR:O). METHODS Using previously described methodology, specific topics were developed relating to olfaction. Each topic was assigned a literature review, evidence-based review, or evidence-based review with recommendations format as dictated by available evidence and scope within the ICAR:O document. Following iterative reviews of each topic, the ICAR:O document was integrated and reviewed by all authors for final consensus. RESULTS The ICAR:O document reviews nearly 100 separate topics within the realm of olfaction, including diagnosis, epidemiology, disease burden, diagnosis, testing, etiology, treatment, and associated pathologies. CONCLUSION This critical review of the existing clinical olfaction literature provides much needed insight and clarity into the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with olfactory dysfunction, while also clearly delineating gaps in our knowledge and evidence base that we should investigate further.
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- Zara M Patel
- Otolaryngology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Otolaryngology, Vanderbilt School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Otolaryngology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Neurology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Otolaryngology, Biruni University School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Rheumatology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Physiology and Biophysics and Otolaryngology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Psychology and Psychosomatic Medicine, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Otolaryngology, Proliance Surgeons, Seattle and Puyallup, Washington, USA
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- Associazione Naso Sano, Umbria Regional Registry of Volunteer Activities, Corciano, Italy
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- Smell and Taste Center, Otolaryngology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Allied Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
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- Otolaryngology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Smell and Taste, Otolaryngology, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Otolaryngology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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- Otolaryngology, Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospitals, London Bridge Hospital, London, UK
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- Otorhinolaryngology, Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Institute of Neuroscience, Université catholgique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Smell and Taste, Otolaryngology, TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Otolaryngology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Mie, Japan
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- Otolaryngology, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Otolaryngology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Otolaryngology, Barts Health and University College London, London, UK
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- Otolaryngology, University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, Vermont, USA
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- Otolaryngology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Neurology Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Otolaryngology, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Otolaryngology, Kanazawa Medical University, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Otolaryngology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Otolaryngology, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Otolaryngology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Otolaryngology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Otolaryngology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Otolaryngology, Medical University of South Carolina, Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, USA
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- Biomedical Sciences, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Otolaryngology, University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Otolaryngology, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Otolaryngology, Medical University of South Carolina, Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, USA
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- Otolaryngology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Otolaryngology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Otolaryngology, Keck School of Medicine, USC, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, UCSD, La Jolla, California, USA
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Zhu C, Li H, Kong X, Wang Y, Sun T, Wang F. Possible Mechanisms Underlying the Effects of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist on Cocaine Use Disorder. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:819470. [PMID: 35300299 PMCID: PMC8921771 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.819470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Cocaine use disorder (CUD) is a major public health challenge with a high relapse rate and lack of effective pharmacotherapies; therefore, there is a substantial need to identify novel medications to treat this epidemic. Since the advent of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors (GLP-1Rs) agonists (GLP-1RAs), their potential has been extensively explored and expanded. In this review, we first summarized the biological effects of GLP-1, GLP-1Rs, and GLP-1RAs. Subsequently, the recent literature examining the behavioral effects and the possible pharmacological mechanisms of GLP-1RAs on CUD was reviewed. Increasing preclinical evidence suggests that GLP-1RAs are promising in regulating dopamine release, dopamine transporter (DAT) surface expression and function, mesolimbic reward system and GABAergic neurons, and maladaptive behaviors in animal models of self-administration and conditioned place preference. In addition, the emerging role of GLP-1RAs in inhibiting inflammatory cytokines was reported. These findings indicate that GLP-1RAs perform essential functions in the modulation of cocaine-seeking and cocaine-taking behaviors likely through multifaceted mechanisms. Although the current preclinical evidence provides convincing evidence to support GLP-1RA as a promising pharmacotherapy for CUD, other questions concerning clinical availability, impact and specific mechanisms remain to be addressed in further studies.
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- Changliang Zhu
- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.,Ningxia Key Laboratory of Cerebrocranial Disease, Yinchuan, China.,Incubation Base of National Key Laboratory, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.,Ningxia Key Laboratory of Cerebrocranial Disease, Yinchuan, China.,Incubation Base of National Key Laboratory, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Cerebrocranial Disease, Yinchuan, China.,Incubation Base of National Key Laboratory, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.,Ningxia Key Laboratory of Cerebrocranial Disease, Yinchuan, China.,Incubation Base of National Key Laboratory, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Ningxia Key Laboratory of Cerebrocranial Disease, Yinchuan, China.,Incubation Base of National Key Laboratory, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Garrido-Mesa J, Adams K, Galvez J, Garrido-Mesa N. Repurposing tetracyclines for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and severe COVID-19: A critical discussion of recent publications. Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2022; 31:475-482. [PMID: 35294307 PMCID: PMC9115781 DOI: 10.1080/13543784.2022.2054325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Introduction Drug repurposing can be a successful approach to deal with the scarcity of cost-effective therapies in situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Tetracyclines have previously shown efficacy in preclinical acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) models and initial predictions and experimental reports suggest a direct antiviral activity against SARS-CoV2. Furthermore, a few clinical reports indicate their potential in COVID-19 patients. In addition to the scarcity and limitations of the scientific evidence, the effectiveness of tetracyclines in experimental ARDS has been proven extensively, counteracting the overt inflammatory reaction and fibrosis sequelae due to a synergic combination of pharmacological activities. Areas covered This paper discusses the scientific evidence behind the application of tetracyclines for ARDS/COVID-19. Expert Opinion The benefits of their multi-target pharmacology and their safety profile overcome the limitations, such as antibiotic activity and low commercial interest. Immunomodulatory tetracyclines and novel chemically modified non-antibiotic tetracyclines have therapeutic potential. Further drug repurposing studies in ARDS and severe COVID-19 are necessary.
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- Jose Garrido-Mesa
- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, London, UK
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- Department of Bioscience, School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, University of East London, London, UK
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- Department of Pharmacology, Center for Biomedical Research (CIBM), University of Granada, AND Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ibs.GRANADA), Granada, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry. Kingston University, London, UK
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Shokoohi M, Khaki A, Roudi Rasht Abadi A, MohammadZadeh Boukani L, Hassanpour Khodaie S, Kalarestaghi H, Khaki AA, Moghimian M, Niazkar HR, Shoorei H. Minocycline can reduce testicular apoptosis related to varicocele in male rats. Andrologia 2022; 54:e14375. [PMID: 35266181 DOI: 10.1111/and.14375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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The current research aimed to assess the impacts of Minocycline on varicocele-induced regulation of apoptotic-related genes and oxidative stress in the testis of adult Wistar rats. Thirty-two rats were divided into 4 groups: sham, varicocele (VcI), varicocele treated with Minocycline (VcI + Mno) for 56 days and healthy rats treated with minocycline (Mno). After 8 weeks, the oxidative stress markers levels in serum were investigated, afterwards, the level of Bax and Bcl-2 expression were assessed through 'immunocytochemistry' and RT-qPCR assays. Also, the rate of apoptosis was evaluated through the TUNEL method. Johnson's score, 'the width of epithelium' and 'seminiferous tubules diameter' were ameliorated in the VcI + Mno group in comparison with the Vcl group. Administration of Minocycline raised the 'Glutathione peroxidase' and 'Superoxide dismutase' levels in serum and declined the Malondialdehyde level in serum (p = 0.001). Furthermore, current study represented that minocycline reduced Bax and enhanced the expression of Bcl-2 gene and protein in comparison with the Vcl group (p < 0.05). In addition, Minocycline administration significantly declined the rate of apoptosis in germ cells (p < 0.05). Our study demonstrated that the administration of Minocycline could improve testicular injury in varicocele-induced rats by its antioxidant activity.
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- Majid Shokoohi
- Women's Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Clinical research development unit of Tabriz valiasr hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Women's Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences and Pathology, School of Medicine and Allied Medical Sciences, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Women's Reproductive Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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Formulation and Characterization of Doxycycline-Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles for Testing Antitumor/Antiangiogenic Action in Experimental Colon Cancer in Mice. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12050857. [PMID: 35269343 PMCID: PMC8912660 DOI: 10.3390/nano12050857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Nanotherapeutics can enhance the characteristics of drugs, such as rapid systemic clearance and systemic toxicities. Polymeric nanoparticles (PRNPs) depend on dispersion of a drug in an amorphous state in a polymer matrix. PRNPs are capable of delivering drugs and improving their safety. The primary goal of this study is to formulate doxycycline-loaded PRNPs by applying the nanoprecipitation method. Eudragit S100 (ES100) (for DOX-PRNP1) and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose phthalate HP55 (for DOX-PRNP2) were tested as the drug carrying polymers and the DOX-PRNP2 showed better characteristics and drug release % and was hence selected to be tested in the biological study. Six different experimental groups were formed from sixty male albino mice. 1,2,-Dimethylhydrazine was used for 16 weeks to induce experimental colon cancer. We compared the oral administration of DOX-PRNP2 in doses of 5 and 10 mg/kg with the free drug. Results indicated that DOX-PRNP2 had greater antitumor activity, as evidenced by an improved histopathological picture for colon specimens as well as a decrease in the tumor scores. In addition, when compared to free DOX, the DOX-PRNP2 reduced the angiogenic indicators VEGD and CD31 to a greater extent. Collectively, the findings demonstrated that formulating DOX in PRNPs was useful in enhancing antitumor activity and can be used in other models of cancers to verify their efficacy and compatibility with our study.
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Bahmad HF, Demus T, Moubarak MM, Daher D, Alvarez Moreno JC, Polit F, Lopez O, Merhe A, Abou-Kheir W, Nieder AM, Poppiti R, Omarzai Y. Overcoming Drug Resistance in Advanced Prostate Cancer by Drug Repurposing. Med Sci (Basel) 2022; 10:medsci10010015. [PMID: 35225948 PMCID: PMC8883996 DOI: 10.3390/medsci10010015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common cancer in men. Common treatments include active surveillance, surgery, or radiation. Androgen deprivation therapy and chemotherapy are usually reserved for advanced disease or biochemical recurrence, such as castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), but they are not considered curative because PCa cells eventually develop drug resistance. The latter is achieved through various cellular mechanisms that ultimately circumvent the pharmaceutical’s mode of action. The need for novel therapeutic approaches is necessary under these circumstances. An alternative way to treat PCa is by repurposing of existing drugs that were initially intended for other conditions. By extrapolating the effects of previously approved drugs to the intracellular processes of PCa, treatment options will expand. In addition, drug repurposing is cost-effective and efficient because it utilizes drugs that have already demonstrated safety and efficacy. This review catalogues the drugs that can be repurposed for PCa in preclinical studies as well as clinical trials.
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- Hisham F. Bahmad
- Arkadi M. Rywlin M.D. Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA; (J.C.A.M.); (F.P.); (R.P.); (Y.O.)
- Correspondence: or ; Tel.: +1-786-961-0216
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- Division of Urology, Columbia University, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA; (T.D.); (A.M.N.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon; (M.M.M.); (W.A.-K.)
- CNRS, IBGC, UMR5095, Universite de Bordeaux, F-33000 Bordeaux, France
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- Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon;
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- Arkadi M. Rywlin M.D. Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA; (J.C.A.M.); (F.P.); (R.P.); (Y.O.)
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- Arkadi M. Rywlin M.D. Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA; (J.C.A.M.); (F.P.); (R.P.); (Y.O.)
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- Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA;
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- Department of Urology, Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA;
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- Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology, and Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107-2020, Lebanon; (M.M.M.); (W.A.-K.)
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- Division of Urology, Columbia University, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA; (T.D.); (A.M.N.)
- Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA;
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- Arkadi M. Rywlin M.D. Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA; (J.C.A.M.); (F.P.); (R.P.); (Y.O.)
- Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA;
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- Arkadi M. Rywlin M.D. Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA; (J.C.A.M.); (F.P.); (R.P.); (Y.O.)
- Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA;
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Kian M, Hosseini E, Abdizadeh T, Langaee T, Khajouei A, Ghasemi S. Molecular docking and mouse modeling suggest CMKLR1 and INSR as targets for improving PCOS phenotypes by minocycline. EXCLI JOURNAL 2022; 21:400-414. [PMID: 35368462 PMCID: PMC8971357 DOI: 10.17179/excli2021-4534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of women's infertility. Some inflammatory pathways play a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of PCOS. This study aimed to investigate the possible beneficial effects of minocycline on chemokine-like receptor 1 (CMKLR1) and Insulin Receptor (INSR) in a PCOS model. A molecular docking study was implemented using Molecular Operating Environment (MOE) software. The PCOS was induced in NMRI mice (mean body weight 14.47±0.23) by 28 days estradiol valerate injection (2 mg/kg/day). The mice were then divided into six groups (n=8 per group, mean body weight 17.77± 0.26): control (received normal saline), PCOS model, control for minocycline, minocycline treated PCOS (50 mg/kg), letrozole treated PCOS (0.5 mg/kg), and metformin-treated PCOS (300 mg/kg). Serum FSH, LH, estradiol (E2), and testosterone were detected by ELISA. The ovarian tissues were stained by hematoxylin and eosin. The CMKLR1 and INSR expression levels were determined by Real-time-PCR. The molecular docking studies showed scores of -10.92 and -9.30 kcal/mol, respectively, for minocycline with CMKLR1 and INSR. Estradiol valerate treatment led to a significant increase in E2, graffian follicle, and decrease in corpus luteum (CL) numbers (P<0.05), while minocycline treatment improved these PCOS features. The minocycline treatment significantly decreased the CMKLR1 expression and increased the INSR expression (P<0.05) while the CMKLR1 expression was increased in PCOS model. Minocycline may improve ovulation in PCOS model by returning E2 to a normal level and increasing CL number (ovulation signs). These beneficial outcomes may be related to the changes in CMKLR1 and INSR gene expression involved in glucose metabolism and inflammation.
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- Mahdie Kian
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IVF Clinic, Mousavi Hospital, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Clinical Biochemistry Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Center for Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran,*To whom correspondence should be addressed: Sorayya Ghasemi, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Basic Health Sciences Institute, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran; Tel: 09131856090, 03833331471, E-mail: ,
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Huang J, Ralph D, Boraldi F, Quaglino D, Uitto J, Li Q. Inhibition of the DNA Damage Response Attenuates Ectopic Calcification in Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum. J Invest Dermatol 2022; 142:2140-2148.e1. [PMID: 35143822 PMCID: PMC9329183 DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2022.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a heritable ectopic calcification disorder with multi-organ clinical manifestations. The gene at default, ABCC6, encodes an efflux transporter, ABCC6, which is a new player regulating the homeostasis of inorganic pyrophosphate (PPi), a potent endogenous anti-calcification factor. Previous studies suggested that systemic PPi deficiency is the major, but not the exclusive, cause of ectopic calcification in PXE. In this study, we demonstrate that the DNA damage response (DDR) and poly(ADP-ribose) (PAR) pathways are involved locally in PXE at sites of ectopic calcification. Genetic inhibition of PARP1, the predominant PAR-producing enzyme, showed a 54% reduction of calcification in the muzzle skin in Abcc6-/-Parp1-/- mice, as compared to age-matched Abcc6-/-Parp1+/+ littermates. Subsequently, oral administration of minocycline, an inhibitor of DDR/PAR signaling, resulted in an 86% reduction of calcification in the muzzle skin of Abcc6-/- mice. Minocycline treatment also attenuated the DDR/PAR signaling and reduced calcification of dermal fibroblasts derived from PXE patients. The anti-calcification effect of DDR/PAR inhibition was not accompanied by alterations in plasma PPi concentrations. These results suggest that local DDR/PAR signaling in calcification-prone tissues contributes to PXE pathogenesis, and its inhibition might provide a promising treatment strategy for ectopic calcification in PXE, a currently intractable disease.
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- Jianhe Huang
- Jefferson Institute of Molecular Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; PXE international Center of Excellence in Research and Clinical Care, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Jefferson Institute of Molecular Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; PXE international Center of Excellence in Research and Clinical Care, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Biology Ph.D. Program, Jefferson College of Life Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Department of Life Science, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena 41125, Italy
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- Department of Life Science, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena 41125, Italy
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- Jefferson Institute of Molecular Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; PXE international Center of Excellence in Research and Clinical Care, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Jefferson Institute of Molecular Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; PXE international Center of Excellence in Research and Clinical Care, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
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Bouderlique E, Nollet L, Letavernier E, Vanakker OM. Minocycline Counteracts Ectopic Calcification in a Murine Model of Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum: A Proof-of-Concept Study. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23031838. [PMID: 35163765 PMCID: PMC8837001 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23031838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is an intractable Mendelian disease characterized by ectopic calcification in skin, eyes and blood vessels. Recently, increased activation of the DNA damage response (DDR) was shown to be involved in PXE pathogenesis, while the DDR/PARP1 inhibitor minocycline was found to attenuate aberrant mineralization in PXE cells and zebrafish. In this proof-of-concept study, we evaluated the anticalcifying properties of minocycline in Abcc6−/− mice, an established mammalian PXE model. Abcc6−/− mice received oral minocycline supplementation (40 mg/kg/day) from 12 to 36 weeks of age and were compared to untreated Abcc6−/− and Abcc6+/+ siblings. Ectopic calcification was evaluated using X-ray microtomography with three-dimensional reconstruction of calcium deposits in muzzle skin and Yasue’s calcium staining. Immunohistochemistry for the key DDR marker H2AX was also performed. Following minocycline treatment, ectopic calcification in Abcc6−/− mice was significantly reduced (−43.4%, p < 0.0001) compared to untreated Abcc6−/− littermates. H2AX immunostaining revealed activation of the DDR at sites of aberrant mineralization in untreated Abcc6−/− animals. In conclusion, we validated the anticalcifying effect of minocycline in Abcc6−/− mice for the first time. Considering its favorable safety profile in humans and low cost as a generic drug, minocycline may be a promising therapeutic compound for PXE patients.
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- Elise Bouderlique
- UMR S 1155, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Sorbonne Université, 75020 Paris, France; (E.B.); (E.L.)
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;
- Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
- Ectopic Mineralization Research Group, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- UMR S 1155, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Sorbonne Université, 75020 Paris, France; (E.B.); (E.L.)
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;
- Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
- Ectopic Mineralization Research Group, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
- Correspondence:
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Qu X, Bian X, Chen Y, Hu J, Huang X, Wang Y, Fan Y, Wu H, Li X, Li Y, Guo B, Liu X, Zhang J. Polymyxin B Combined with Minocycline: A Potentially Effective Combination against blaOXA-23-harboring CRAB in In Vitro PK/PD Model. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27031085. [PMID: 35164349 PMCID: PMC8840471 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27031085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Polymyxin-based combination therapy is commonly used to treat carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) infections. In the present study, the bactericidal effect of polymyxin B and minocycline combination was tested in three CRAB strains containing blaOXA-23 by the checkerboard assay and in vitro dynamic pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) model. The combination showed synergistic or partial synergistic effect (fractional inhibitory concentration index ≤0.56) on the tested strains in checkboard assays. The antibacterial activity was enhanced in the combination group compared with either monotherapy in in vitro PK/PD model. The combination regimen (simultaneous infusion of 0.75 mg/kg polymyxin B and 100 mg minocycline via 2 h infusion) reduced bacterial colony counts by 0.9–3.5 log10 colony forming units per milliliter (CFU/mL) compared with either drug alone at 24 h. In conclusion, 0.75 mg/kg polymyxin B combined with 100 mg minocycline via 2 h infusion could be a promising treatment option for CRAB bloodstream infections.
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- Xingyi Qu
- Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China; (X.Q.); (X.B.); (J.H.); (X.H.); (Y.W.); (Y.F.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (Y.L.); (B.G.)
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology of Antibiotics, Shanghai 200040, China
- National Health Commission & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China;
- Phase I Unit, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China; (X.Q.); (X.B.); (J.H.); (X.H.); (Y.W.); (Y.F.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (Y.L.); (B.G.)
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology of Antibiotics, Shanghai 200040, China
- National Health Commission & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China;
- Department of Biological Medicines & Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Immunotherapeutics, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201203, China
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- National Health Commission & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China;
- Phase I Unit, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China; (X.Q.); (X.B.); (J.H.); (X.H.); (Y.W.); (Y.F.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (Y.L.); (B.G.)
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology of Antibiotics, Shanghai 200040, China
- National Health Commission & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China;
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- Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China; (X.Q.); (X.B.); (J.H.); (X.H.); (Y.W.); (Y.F.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (Y.L.); (B.G.)
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology of Antibiotics, Shanghai 200040, China
- National Health Commission & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China;
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- Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China; (X.Q.); (X.B.); (J.H.); (X.H.); (Y.W.); (Y.F.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (Y.L.); (B.G.)
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology of Antibiotics, Shanghai 200040, China
- National Health Commission & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China;
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- Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China; (X.Q.); (X.B.); (J.H.); (X.H.); (Y.W.); (Y.F.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (Y.L.); (B.G.)
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology of Antibiotics, Shanghai 200040, China
- National Health Commission & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China;
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- Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China; (X.Q.); (X.B.); (J.H.); (X.H.); (Y.W.); (Y.F.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (Y.L.); (B.G.)
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology of Antibiotics, Shanghai 200040, China
- National Health Commission & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China;
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- Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China; (X.Q.); (X.B.); (J.H.); (X.H.); (Y.W.); (Y.F.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (Y.L.); (B.G.)
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology of Antibiotics, Shanghai 200040, China
- National Health Commission & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China;
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- Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China; (X.Q.); (X.B.); (J.H.); (X.H.); (Y.W.); (Y.F.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (Y.L.); (B.G.)
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology of Antibiotics, Shanghai 200040, China
- National Health Commission & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China;
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- Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China; (X.Q.); (X.B.); (J.H.); (X.H.); (Y.W.); (Y.F.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (Y.L.); (B.G.)
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology of Antibiotics, Shanghai 200040, China
- National Health Commission & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China;
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- Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China; (X.Q.); (X.B.); (J.H.); (X.H.); (Y.W.); (Y.F.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (Y.L.); (B.G.)
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology of Antibiotics, Shanghai 200040, China
- National Health Commission & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China;
- Correspondence: (X.L.); (J.Z.); Tel.: +86-21-52888190 (J.Z.)
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- Institute of Antibiotics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China; (X.Q.); (X.B.); (J.H.); (X.H.); (Y.W.); (Y.F.); (H.W.); (X.L.); (Y.L.); (B.G.)
- Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacology of Antibiotics, Shanghai 200040, China
- National Health Commission & National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China;
- Phase I Unit, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China
- Correspondence: (X.L.); (J.Z.); Tel.: +86-21-52888190 (J.Z.)
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Minocycline fails to treat chronic traumatic brain injury-induced impulsivity and attention deficits. Exp Neurol 2022; 348:113924. [PMID: 34774860 PMCID: PMC9295442 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2021.113924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) impacts millions worldwide and can cause lasting psychiatric symptoms. Chronic neuroinflammation is a characteristic of post-injury pathology and is also associated with psychiatric conditions such as ADHD and bipolar disorder. Therefore, the current study sought to determine whether TBI-induced impulsivity and inattention could be treated using minocycline, an antibiotic with anti-inflammatory properties. Rats were trained on the five-choice serial reaction time task (5CSRT), a measure of motor impulsivity and attention. After behavior was stable on the 5CSRT, rats received either a bilateral frontal TBI or sham procedure. Minocycline was given at either an early (1 h post-injury) or chronic (9 weeks post-injury) timepoint. Minocycline was delivered every 12 h for 5 days (45 mg/kg, i.p.). Behavioral testing on the 5CSRT began again after one week of recovery and continued for 12 more weeks, then rats were transcardially perfused. Impulsivity and inattention were both substantially increased following TBI. Minocycline had no therapeutic effects at either the early or late time points. TBI rats had increased lesion volume, but minocycline did not attenuate lesion size. Additionally, microglia count measured by IBA-1+ cells was only increased acutely after TBI, and minocycline did not differentially change the number of microglia in TBI rats. Despite this, minocycline had clear effects on the gut microbiome. Based on the results of this study, minocycline may have limited efficacy for post-injury psychiatric-like symptoms.
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Reconnoitering the transformative journey of minocycline from an antibiotic to an antiepileptic drug. Life Sci 2022; 293:120346. [PMID: 35065989 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Minocycline, a second-generation tetracycline antibiotic is being widely tested in animals as well as clinical settings for the management of multiple neurological disorders. The drug has shown to exert protective action in a multitude of neurological disorders including spinal-cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, and Parkinson's disease. Being highly lipophilic, minocycline easily penetrates the blood brain barrier and is claimed to have excellent oral absorption (~100% bioavailability). Minocycline possesses anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and anti-apoptotic properties, thereby supporting its use in treating neurological disorders. The article henceforth reviews all the recent advances in the transformation of this antibiotic into a potential antiepileptic/antiepileptogenic agent. The article also gives an account of all the clinical trials undertaken till now validating the antiepileptic potential of minocycline. Based on the reported studies, minocycline seems to be an important molecule for treating epilepsy. However, the practical therapeutic implementations of this molecule require extensive mechanism-based in-vitro (cell culture) and in-vivo (animal models) studies followed by its testing in randomized, placebo controlled and double-blind clinical trials in large population as well as in different form of epilepsies.
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Rok J, Rzepka Z, Kowalska J, Banach K, Beberok A, Wrześniok D. The Anticancer Potential of Doxycycline and Minocycline-A Comparative Study on Amelanotic Melanoma Cell Lines. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23020831. [PMID: 35055021 PMCID: PMC8775630 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23020831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Malignant melanoma is still a serious medical problem. Relatively high mortality, a still-growing number of newly diagnosed cases, and insufficiently effective methods of therapy necessitate melanoma research. Tetracyclines are compounds with pleiotropic pharmacological properties. Previously published studies on melanotic melanoma cells ascertained that minocycline and doxycycline exerted an anti-melanoma effect. The purpose of the study was to assess the anti-melanoma potential and mechanisms of action of minocycline and doxycycline using A375 and C32 human amelanotic melanoma cell lines. The obtained results indicate that the tested drugs inhibited proliferation, decreased cell viability, and induced apoptosis in amelanotic melanoma cells. The treatment caused changes in the cell cycle profile and decreased the intracellular level of reduced thiols and mitochondrial membrane potential. The exposure of A375 and C32 cells to minocycline and doxycycline triggered the release of cytochrome c and activated initiator and effector caspases. The anti-melanoma effect of analyzed drugs appeared to be related to the up-regulation of ERK1/2 and MITF. Moreover, it was noticed that minocycline and doxycycline increased the level of LC3A/B, an autophagy marker, in A375 cells. In summary, the study showed the pleiotropic anti-cancer action of minocycline and doxycycline against amelanotic melanoma cells. Considering all results, it could be concluded that doxycycline was a more potent drug than minocycline.
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- Jakub Rok
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-32-364-15-47
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Bakaeva Z, Lizunova N, Tarzhanov I, Boyarkin D, Petrichuk S, Pinelis V, Fisenko A, Tuzikov A, Sharipov R, Surin A. Lipopolysaccharide From E. coli Increases Glutamate-Induced Disturbances of Calcium Homeostasis, the Functional State of Mitochondria, and the Death of Cultured Cortical Neurons. Front Mol Neurosci 2022; 14:811171. [PMID: 35069113 PMCID: PMC8767065 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2021.811171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a fragment of the bacterial cell wall, specifically interacting with protein complexes on the cell surface, can induce the production of pro-inflammatory and apoptotic signaling molecules, leading to the damage and death of brain cells. Similar effects have been noted in stroke and traumatic brain injury, when the leading factor of death is glutamate (Glu) excitotoxicity too. But being an amphiphilic molecule with a significant hydrophobic moiety and a large hydrophilic region, LPS can also non-specifically bind to the plasma membrane, altering its properties. In the present work, we studied the effect of LPS from Escherichia coli alone and in combination with the hyperstimulation of Glu-receptors on the functional state of mitochondria and Ca2+ homeostasis, oxygen consumption and the cell survival in primary cultures from the rats brain cerebellum and cortex. In both types of cultures, LPS (0.1–10 μg/ml) did not change the intracellular free Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) in resting neurons but slowed down the median of the decrease in [Ca2+]i on 14% and recovery of the mitochondrial potential (ΔΨm) after Glu removal. LPS did not affect the basal oxygen consumption rate (OCR) of cortical neurons; however, it did decrease the acute OCR during Glu and LPS coapplication. Evaluation of the cell culture survival using vital dyes and the MTT assay showed that LPS (10 μg/ml) and Glu (33 μM) reduced jointly and separately the proportion of live cortical neurons, but there was no synergism or additive action. LPS-effects was dependent on the type of culture, that may be related to both the properties of neurons and the different ratio between neurons and glial cells in cultures. The rapid manifestation of these effects may be the consequence of the direct effect of LPS on the rheological properties of the cell membrane.
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- Zanda Bakaeva
- Laboratory of Neurobiology, “National Medical Research Center of Children’s Health”, Russian Ministry of Health, Moscow, Russia
- Department of General Biology and Physiology, Kalmyk State University named after B.B. Gorodovikov, Elista, Russia
- *Correspondence: Zanda Bakaeva, ,
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, “National Medical Research Center of Children’s Health”, Russian Ministry of Health, Moscow, Russia
- Department of Biology, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, “National Medical Research Center of Children’s Health”, Russian Ministry of Health, Moscow, Russia
- Institute of Pharmacy, The Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, “National Medical Research Center of Children’s Health”, Russian Ministry of Health, Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, “National Medical Research Center of Children’s Health”, Russian Ministry of Health, Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, “National Medical Research Center of Children’s Health”, Russian Ministry of Health, Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, “National Medical Research Center of Children’s Health”, Russian Ministry of Health, Moscow, Russia
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- M.M. Shemyakin and Yu.A. Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Fundamental and Applied Problems of Pain, Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, “National Medical Research Center of Children’s Health”, Russian Ministry of Health, Moscow, Russia
- Laboratory of Fundamental and Applied Problems of Pain, Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Moscow, Russia
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Markulin I, Matasin M, Turk VE, Salković-Petrisic M. Challenges of repurposing tetracyclines for the treatment of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. J Neural Transm (Vienna) 2022; 129:773-804. [PMID: 34982206 DOI: 10.1007/s00702-021-02457-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The novel antibiotic-exploiting strategy in the treatment of Alzheimer's (AD) and Parkinson's (PD) disease has emerged as a potential breakthrough in the field. The research in animal AD/PD models provided evidence on the antiamyloidogenic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiapoptotic activity of tetracyclines, associated with cognitive improvement. The neuroprotective effects of minocycline and doxycycline in animals initiated investigation of their clinical efficacy in AD and PD patients which led to inconclusive results and additionally to insufficient safety data on a long-standing doxycycline and minocycline therapy in these patient populations. The safety issues should be considered in two levels; in AD/PD patients (particularly antibiotic-induced alteration of gut microbiota and its consequences), and as a world-wide threat of development of bacterial resistance to these antibiotics posed by a fact that AD and PD are widespread incurable diseases which require daily administered long-lasting antibiotic therapy. Recently proposed subantimicrobial doxycycline doses should be thoroughly explored for their effectiveness and long-term safety especially in AD/PD populations. Keeping in mind the antibacterial activity-related far-reaching undesirable effects both for the patients and globally, further work on repurposing these drugs for a long-standing therapy of AD/PD should consider the chemically modified tetracycline compounds tailored to lack antimicrobial but retain (or introduce) other activities effective against the AD/PD pathology. This strategy might reduce the risk of long-term therapy-related adverse effects (particularly gut-related ones) and development of bacterial resistance toward the tetracycline antibiotic agents but the therapeutic potential and desirable safety profile of such compounds in AD/PD patients need to be confirmed.
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- Community Health Centre Zagreb-Centre, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Croatian Institute for Brain Research, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Salata 11, 10 000, Zagreb, Croatia.
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Raj CJ, Aishwarya CVS, Mounika KVSSN, Mishra B, Sumithra B, Vishal B, Mandal SK. Deciphering the Nexus Between Oxidative Stress and Spermatogenesis: A Compendious Overview. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2022; 1391:1-16. [PMID: 36472813 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-12966-7_1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Oxidative stress (OS) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) are one of the main reasons for the multifactorial concern - male infertility. ROS are active components of cellular metabolism that are intrinsic to cellular functioning and are present at minimal and unreactive levels in normal cells. They are an integral component of the sperm developmental physiology, capacitation, and function. As said "anything in excess is poison," so is the case with ROS. These, when produced in excess to the antioxidants present in the seminal plasma, cause multiple malformations during the process of spermatogenesis such as lipid peroxidation, interfere with capacitation, sperm DNA fragmentation and damage to the membrane of the sperm which in turn reduces the motility of the sperm and its ability to fuse with the oocyte. Exposure of spermatozoa to oxidative stress is a major causative agent of male infertility. Thus, a delicate balance between the beneficial and detrimental effects of ROS for proper functions is of utter importance. In this chapter, the influence of ROS in OS which is a key player in male infertility along with the diagnosis, available treatment, and prevention of extensive ROS buildup within the spermatozoa are highlighted.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biotechnology, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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Systemic LPS-induced microglial activation results in increased GABAergic tone: A mechanism of protection against neuroinflammation in the medial prefrontal cortex in mice. Brain Behav Immun 2022; 99:53-69. [PMID: 34582995 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2021.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Neuroinflammation with excess microglial activation and synaptic dysfunction are early symptoms of most neurological diseases. However, how microglia-associated neuroinflammation regulates synaptic activity remains obscure. We report here that acute neuroinflammation induced by intraperitoneal injection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) results in cell-type-specific increases in inhibitory postsynaptic currents in the glutamatergic, but not the GABAergic, neurons of medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), coinciding with excessive microglial activation. LPS causes upregulation in levels of GABAAR subunits, glutamine synthetase and vesicular GABA transporter, and downregulation in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its receptor, pTrkB. Blockage of microglial activation by minocycline ameliorates LPS-induced abnormal expression of GABA signaling-related proteins and activity of synaptic and network. Moreover, minocycline prevents the mice from LPS-induced aberrant behavior, such as a reduction in total distance and time spent in the centre in the open field test; decreases in entries into the open arm of elevated-plus maze and in consumption of sucrose; increased immobility in the tail suspension test. Furthermore, upregulation of GABA signaling by tiagabine also prevents LPS-induced microglial activation and aberrant behavior. This study illustrates a mode of bidirectional constitutive signaling between the neural and immune compartments of the brain, and suggests that the mPFC is an important area for brain-immune system communication. Moreover, the present study highlights GABAergic signaling as a key therapeutic target for mitigating neuroinflammation-induced abnormal synaptic activity in the mPFC, together with the associated behavioral abnormalities.
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Rizwana N, Agarwal V, Nune M. Antioxidant for Neurological Diseases and Neurotrauma and Bioengineering Approaches. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 11:72. [PMID: 35052576 PMCID: PMC8773039 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11010072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Antioxidants are a class of molecules with an innate affinity to neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are known to cause oxidative stress. Oxidative stress has been associated with a wide range of diseases mediated by physiological damage to the cells. ROS play both beneficial and detrimental roles in human physiology depending on their overall concentration. ROS are an inevitable byproduct of the normal functioning of cells, which are produced as a result of the mitochondrial respiration process. Since the establishment of the detrimental effect of oxidative stress in neurological disorders and neurotrauma, there has been growing interest in exploring antioxidants to rescue remaining or surviving cells and reverse the neurological damage. In this review, we present the survey of different antioxidants studied in neurological applications including neurotrauma. We also delve into bioengineering approaches developed to deliver antioxidants to improve their cellular uptake in neurological applications.
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- Nasera Rizwana
- Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM), Bengaluru, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, India;
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- Cluster for Advanced Macromolecular Design (CAMD), School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM), Bengaluru, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, India;
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Maneshian M, Nasirinezhad F, Mohammadi F, Behzadi M, Asadi-Shekaari M, Shabani M. Minocycline Mitigation of Tremor Syndrome and Defect of Cognitive and Balance Induced by Harmaline. Basic Clin Neurosci 2021; 12:255-268. [PMID: 34925722 PMCID: PMC8672663 DOI: 10.32598/bcn.12.2.1980.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Introduction: Minocycline has anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and anti-oxidant effects. Preclinical data suggest that minocycline could be beneficial for treating common neurological disorders, including Parkinson disease and multiple sclerosis. Methods: In this study, the effects of minocycline on harmaline-induced motor and cognitive impairments were studied in male Wistar rats. The rats were divided into four groups of ten animals each. Harmaline was used for the induction of Essential Tremor (ET). Minocycline (90 mg/kg, IP) was administered 30 minutes before the saline or harmaline. Tremor intensity, spontaneous locomotor activity, passive avoidance memory, anxiety-related behaviors, and motor function were assessed in the rats. Results: The results showed that minocycline could recover tremor intensity and step width but failed to recuperate the motor balance. The memory impairments observed in harmaline-treated rats were somewhat reversed by administration of minocycline. The cerebellum and inferior olive nucleus were studied for neuronal degeneration using histochemistry and transmission electron microscopy techniques. Harmaline caused ultrastructural changes and neuronal cell loss in inferior olive and cerebellar Purkinje cells. Minocycline exhibited neuroprotective changes on cerebellar Purkinje cells and inferior olivary neurons. Conclusion: These results open new therapeutic perspectives for motor and memory impairments in ET. However, further studies are needed to clarify the exact mechanisms.
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- Marzieh Maneshian
- Department of Physiology, Physiological Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Intracellular Recording Lab, Neuroscience Research Center, Neuropharmacology Institute, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Physiological Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Intracellular Recording Lab, Neuroscience Research Center, Neuropharmacology Institute, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Intracellular Recording Lab, Neuroscience Research Center, Neuropharmacology Institute, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Intracellular Recording Lab, Neuroscience Research Center, Neuropharmacology Institute, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Intracellular Recording Lab, Neuroscience Research Center, Neuropharmacology Institute, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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