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Kaminskaya YP, Ilchibaeva TV, Shcherbakova AI, Allayarova ER, Popova NK, Naumenko VS, Tsybko AS. Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) in the Frontal Cortex Enhances Social Interest in the BTBR Mouse Model of Autism. BIOCHEMISTRY. BIOKHIMIIA 2024; 89:1509-1518. [PMID: 39245458 DOI: 10.1134/s0006297924080091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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A large body of evidence implies the involvement of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). A deficiency of BDNF in the hippocampus and frontal cortex of BTBR mice (a model of autism) has been noted in a number of studies. Earlier, we showed that induction of BDNF overexpression in the hippocampus of BTBR mice reduced anxiety and severity of stereotyped behavior, but did not affect social interest. Here, we induced BDNF overexpression in the frontal cortex neurons of BTBR mice using an adeno-associated viral vector, which resulted in a significant increase in the social interest in the three-chamber social test. At the same time, the stereotypy, exploratory behavior, anxiety-like behavior, and novel object recognition were not affected. Therefore, we have shown for the first time that the presence of BDNF in the frontal cortex is critical for the expression of social interest in BTBR mice, since compensation for its deficiency in this structure eliminated the autism-like deficiencies in the social behavior characteristic for these animals.
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- Yana P Kaminskaya
- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia.
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Кондаурова ЕМ, Komarova AA, Ilchibaeva TV, Rodnyy AY, Zalivina EA, Naumenko VS. Effect of amisulpride on the expression of serotonin receptors, neurotrophic factor BDNF and its receptors in mice with overexpression of the aggregation-prone [R406W] mutant tau protein. Vavilovskii Zhurnal Genet Selektsii 2024; 28:398-406. [PMID: 39027123 PMCID: PMC11253013 DOI: 10.18699/vjgb-24-45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Serotonin 5-HT7 receptors (5-HT7R) are attracting increasing attention as important participants in the mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease and as a possible target for the treatment of various tau pathologies. In this study, we investigated the effects of amisulpride (5-HT7R inverse agonist) in C57BL/6J mice with experimentally induced expression of the gene encoding the aggregation-prone human Tau[R406W] protein in the prefrontal cortex. In these animals we examined short-term memory and the expression of genes involved in the development of tauopathy (Htr7 and Cdk5), as well as biomarkers of neurodegenerative processes - the Bdnf gene and its receptors TrkB (the Ntrk2 gene) and p75NTR (the Ngfr gene). In a short-term memory test, there was no difference in the discrimination index between mice treated with AAV-Tau[R406W] and mice treated with AAV-EGFP. Amisulpride did not affect this parameter. Administration of AAV-Tau[R406W] resulted in increased expression of the Htr7, Htr1a, and Cdk5 genes in the prefrontal cortex compared to AAV-EGFP animals. At the same time, amisulpride at the dose of 10 mg/kg in animals from the AAV-Tau[R406W] group caused a decrease in the Htr7, Htr1a genes mRNA levels compared to animals from the AAV-Tau[R406W] group treated with saline. A decrease in the expression of the Bdnf and Ntrk2 genes in the prefrontal cortex was revealed after administration of AAV-Tau[R406W]. Moreover, amisulpride at various doses (3 and 10 mg/kg) caused the same decrease in the transcription of these genes in mice without tauopathy. It is also interesting that in mice of the AAV-EGFP group, administration of amisulpride at the dose of 10 mg/kg increased the Ngfr gene mRNA level. The data obtained allow us to propose the use of amisulpride in restoring normal tau protein function. However, it should be noted that prolonged administration may result in adverse effects such as an increase in Ngfr expression and a decrease in Bdnf and Ntrk2 expression, which is probably indicative of an increase in neurodegenerative processes.
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- Е М Кондаурова
- Федеральный исследовательский центр Институт цитологии и генетики Сибирского отделения Российской академии наук, Новосибирск, Россия
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- Федеральный исследовательский центр Институт цитологии и генетики Сибирского отделения Российской академии наук, Новосибирск, Россия
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- Федеральный исследовательский центр Институт цитологии и генетики Сибирского отделения Российской академии наук, Новосибирск, Россия
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- Федеральный исследовательский центр Институт цитологии и генетики Сибирского отделения Российской академии наук, Новосибирск, Россия
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- Федеральный исследовательский центр Институт цитологии и генетики Сибирского отделения Российской академии наук, Новосибирск, Россия
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- Федеральный исследовательский центр Институт цитологии и генетики Сибирского отделения Российской академии наук, Новосибирск, Россия
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Pravikova PD, Arssan MA, Zalivina EA, Kondaurova EM, Kulikova EA, Belokopytova II, Naumenko VS. Dopamine receptors and key elements of the neurotrophins (BDNF, CDNF) expression patterns during critical periods of ontogenesis in the brain structures of mice with autism-like behavior (BTBR) or its absence (С57BL/6 J). Vavilovskii Zhurnal Genet Selektsii 2024; 28:407-415. [PMID: 39027124 PMCID: PMC11253014 DOI: 10.18699/vjgb-24-46] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Analysis of the mechanisms underlying autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an urgent task due to the ever-increasing prevalence of this condition. The study of critical periods of neuroontogenesis is of interest, since the manifestation of ASD is often associated with prenatal disorders of the brain development. One of the currently promising hypotheses postulates a connection between the pathogenesis of ASD and the dysfunction of neurotransmitters and neurotrophins. In this study, we investigated the expression of key dopamine receptors (Drd1, Drd2), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (Bdnf), its receptors (Ntrkb2, Ngfr) and the transcription factor Creb1 that mediates BDNF action, as well as cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor (Cdnf) during the critical periods of embryogenesis (e14 and e18) and postnatal development (p14, p28, p60) in the hippocampus and frontal cortex of BTBR mice with autism-like behavior compared to the neurotypical C57BL/6 J strain. In BTBR embryos, on the 14th day of prenatal development, an increase in the expression of the Ngfr gene encoding the p75NTR receptor, which may lead to the activation of apoptosis, was found in the hippocampus and frontal cortex. A decrease in the expression of Cdnf, Bdnf and its receptor Ntrkb2, as well as dopamine receptors (Drd1, Drd2) was detected in BTBR mice in the postnatal period of ontogenesis mainly in the frontal cortex, while in the hippocampus of mature mice (p60), only a decrease in the Drd2 mRNA level was revealed. The obtained results suggest that the decrease in the expression levels of CDNF, BDNF-TrkB and dopamine receptors in the frontal cortex in the postnatal period can lead to significant changes in both the morphology of neurons and dopamine neurotransmission in cortical brain structures. At the same time, the increase in p75NTR receptor gene expression observed on the 14th day of embryogenesis, crucial for hippocampus and frontal cortex development, may have direct relevance to the manifestation of early autism.
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- P D Pravikova
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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Moskaliuk VS, Kozhemyakina RV, Khomenko TM, Volcho KP, Salakhutdinov NF, Kulikov AV, Naumenko VS, Kulikova EA. Key Enzymes of the Serotonergic System - Tryptophan Hydroxylase 2 and Monoamine Oxidase A - In the Brain of Rats Selectively Bred for a Reaction toward Humans: Effects of Benzopentathiepin TC-2153. BIOCHEMISTRY. BIOKHIMIIA 2024; 89:1109-1121. [PMID: 38981704 DOI: 10.1134/s0006297924060105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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At the Institute of Cytology and Genetics (Novosibirsk, Russia) for over 85 generations, gray rats have been selected for high aggression toward humans (aggressive rats) or its complete absence (tame rats). Aggressive rats are an interesting model for studying fear-induced aggression. Benzopentathiepin TC-2153 exerts an antiaggressive effect on aggressive rats and affects the serotonergic system: an important regulator of aggression. The aim of this study was to investigate effects of TC-2153 on key serotonergic-system enzymes - tryptophan hydroxylase 2 (TPH2) and monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) - in the brain of aggressive and tame rats. Either TC-2153 (10 or 20 mg/kg) or vehicle was administered once intraperitoneally to aggressive and tame male rats. TPH2 and MAOA enzymatic activities and mRNA and protein levels were assessed. The selection for high aggression resulted in upregulation of Tph2 mRNA in the midbrain, of the TPH2 protein in the hippocampus, and of proteins TPH2 and MAOA in the hypothalamus, as compared to tame rats. MAO enzymatic activity was higher in the midbrain and hippocampus of aggressive rats while TPH2 activity did not differ between the strains. The single TC-2153 administration decreased TPH2 and MAO activity in the hypothalamus and midbrain, respectively. The drug affected MAOA protein levels in the hypothalamus: upregulated them in aggressive rats and downregulated them in tame ones. Thus, this study shows profound differences in the expression and activity of key serotonergic system enzymes in the brain of rats selectively bred for either highly aggressive behavior toward humans or its absence, and the effects of benzopentathiepin TC-2153 on these enzymes may point to mechanisms of its antiaggressive action.
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- Vitalii S Moskaliuk
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia.
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- N. N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- N. N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- N. N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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Kozyreva TV, Orlov IV, Boyarskaya AR, Voronova IP. Hypothalamic TRPM8 and TRPA1 ion channel genes in the regulation of temperature homeostasis at water balance changes. Neurosci Lett 2024; 828:137763. [PMID: 38574849 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2024.137763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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The role of the hypothalamic cold-sensitive ion channels - transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8) and transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) in homeostatic systems of thermoregulation and water-salt balance - is not clear. The interaction of homeostatic systems of thermoregulation and water-salt balance without additional temperature load did not receive due attention, too. On the models of water-balance disturbance, we tried to elucidate some aspect of these problems. Body temperature (Tbody), O2 consumption, CO2 excretion, electrical muscle activity (EMA), temperature of tail skin (Ttail), plasma osmolality, as well as gene expression of hypothalamic TRPM8 and TRPA1 have been registered in rats of 3 groups: control; water-deprived (3 days under dry-eating); and hyperhydrated (6 days without dry food, drinking liquid 4 % sucrose). No relationship was observed between plasma osmolality and gene expression of Trpm8 and Trpa1. In water-deprived rats, the constriction of skin vessels, increased fat metabolism by 10 % and increased EMA by 48 % allowed the animals to maintain Tbody unchanged. The hyperhydrated rats did not develop sufficient mechanisms, and their Tbody decreased by 0.8 °C. The development of reactions was correlated with the expression of genes of thermosensitive ion channels in the anterior hypothalamus. Ttail had a direct correlation with the expression of the Trpm8 gene, whereas EMA directly correlated with the expression of the Trpa1 gene in water-deprived group. The obtained data attract attention from the point of view of management and correction of physiological functions by modulating the ion channel gene expression.
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- T V Kozyreva
- Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine, Timakov str. 4, Novosibirsk 630117, Russia; Novosibirsk State University, Pirogov str. 2, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia.
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine, Timakov str. 4, Novosibirsk 630117, Russia; Novosibirsk State University, Pirogov str. 2, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia.
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine, Timakov str. 4, Novosibirsk 630117, Russia.
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine, Timakov str. 4, Novosibirsk 630117, Russia.
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Savenkova DA, Gudymo AS, Korablev AN, Taranov OS, Bazovkina DV, Danilchenko NV, Perfilyeva ON, Ivleva EK, Moiseeva AA, Bulanovich YA, Roshchina EV, Serova IA, Battulin NR, Kulikova EA, Yudkin DV. Knockout of the Tnfa Gene Decreases Influenza Virus-Induced Histological Reactions in Laboratory Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1156. [PMID: 38256229 PMCID: PMC10816899 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25021156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) is a cytokine that is responsible for many processes associated with immune response and inflammation. It is involved in the development of an antiviral response to many virus infections. This factor was shown to be activated in influenza A virus infection, which enhances production of other cytokines. The overexpression of these cytokines can lead to a cytokine storm. To study the role of TNF-α in the development of pathologies associated with viral infection, we generated a Tnfa knockout mouse strain. We demonstrated that these mice were characterized by a significant increase in the number of viral genomes compared to that in the parental strain, but the amount of live virus did not differ. A histopathology of the lungs in the genetically modified animals was significantly lower in terms of interalveolar septal infiltration. The generated model may be used to further study pathological processes in viral infections.
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- Darya A. Savenkova
- State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology “Vector”, Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being (FBRI SRC VB “Vector”, Rospotrebnadzor), Koltsovo 630559, Russia; (D.A.S.); (A.S.G.); (A.N.K.); (O.S.T.); (O.N.P.); (E.K.I.); (A.A.M.); (Y.A.B.); (E.V.R.)
- Novosibirsk State University, Pirogova 2, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia;
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- State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology “Vector”, Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being (FBRI SRC VB “Vector”, Rospotrebnadzor), Koltsovo 630559, Russia; (D.A.S.); (A.S.G.); (A.N.K.); (O.S.T.); (O.N.P.); (E.K.I.); (A.A.M.); (Y.A.B.); (E.V.R.)
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- State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology “Vector”, Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being (FBRI SRC VB “Vector”, Rospotrebnadzor), Koltsovo 630559, Russia; (D.A.S.); (A.S.G.); (A.N.K.); (O.S.T.); (O.N.P.); (E.K.I.); (A.A.M.); (Y.A.B.); (E.V.R.)
- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Lavrentieva 10, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia; (D.V.B.); (I.A.S.); (E.A.K.)
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- State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology “Vector”, Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being (FBRI SRC VB “Vector”, Rospotrebnadzor), Koltsovo 630559, Russia; (D.A.S.); (A.S.G.); (A.N.K.); (O.S.T.); (O.N.P.); (E.K.I.); (A.A.M.); (Y.A.B.); (E.V.R.)
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Lavrentieva 10, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia; (D.V.B.); (I.A.S.); (E.A.K.)
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- State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology “Vector”, Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being (FBRI SRC VB “Vector”, Rospotrebnadzor), Koltsovo 630559, Russia; (D.A.S.); (A.S.G.); (A.N.K.); (O.S.T.); (O.N.P.); (E.K.I.); (A.A.M.); (Y.A.B.); (E.V.R.)
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- State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology “Vector”, Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being (FBRI SRC VB “Vector”, Rospotrebnadzor), Koltsovo 630559, Russia; (D.A.S.); (A.S.G.); (A.N.K.); (O.S.T.); (O.N.P.); (E.K.I.); (A.A.M.); (Y.A.B.); (E.V.R.)
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- State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology “Vector”, Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being (FBRI SRC VB “Vector”, Rospotrebnadzor), Koltsovo 630559, Russia; (D.A.S.); (A.S.G.); (A.N.K.); (O.S.T.); (O.N.P.); (E.K.I.); (A.A.M.); (Y.A.B.); (E.V.R.)
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- State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology “Vector”, Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being (FBRI SRC VB “Vector”, Rospotrebnadzor), Koltsovo 630559, Russia; (D.A.S.); (A.S.G.); (A.N.K.); (O.S.T.); (O.N.P.); (E.K.I.); (A.A.M.); (Y.A.B.); (E.V.R.)
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- State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology “Vector”, Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being (FBRI SRC VB “Vector”, Rospotrebnadzor), Koltsovo 630559, Russia; (D.A.S.); (A.S.G.); (A.N.K.); (O.S.T.); (O.N.P.); (E.K.I.); (A.A.M.); (Y.A.B.); (E.V.R.)
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- State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology “Vector”, Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being (FBRI SRC VB “Vector”, Rospotrebnadzor), Koltsovo 630559, Russia; (D.A.S.); (A.S.G.); (A.N.K.); (O.S.T.); (O.N.P.); (E.K.I.); (A.A.M.); (Y.A.B.); (E.V.R.)
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Lavrentieva 10, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia; (D.V.B.); (I.A.S.); (E.A.K.)
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- Novosibirsk State University, Pirogova 2, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia;
- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Lavrentieva 10, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia; (D.V.B.); (I.A.S.); (E.A.K.)
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Lavrentieva 10, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia; (D.V.B.); (I.A.S.); (E.A.K.)
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- State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology “Vector”, Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-Being (FBRI SRC VB “Vector”, Rospotrebnadzor), Koltsovo 630559, Russia; (D.A.S.); (A.S.G.); (A.N.K.); (O.S.T.); (O.N.P.); (E.K.I.); (A.A.M.); (Y.A.B.); (E.V.R.)
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Kaminskaya YP, Ilchibaeva TV, Khotskin NV, Naumenko VS, Tsybko AS. Effect of Hippocampal Overexpression of Dopamine Neurotrophic Factor (CDNF) on Behavior of Mice with Genetic Predisposition to Depressive-Like Behavior. BIOCHEMISTRY. BIOKHIMIIA 2023; 88:1070-1091. [PMID: 37758308 DOI: 10.1134/s0006297923080035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor (CDNF) is a promising agent for Parkinson's disease treatment. However, its role in regulation of non-motor behavior including various psychopathologies remains unclear. In this regard, the aim of the present work was to study effect of CDNF overexpression in hippocampus on behavior of the ASC mice (Antidepressant Sensitive Cataleptics) with genetic predisposition to depressive-like behavior. CDNF overexpression in the mouse hippocampal neurons was induced using an adeno-associated viral vector. Four weeks after stereotaxic injection of the AAV-CDNF construct into the dorsal hippocampus home cage activity, exploratory, anxious and depressive-like types of behavior, as well as spatial and associative learning were assessed. We found significant improvements in the dynamics of spatial learning in the Morris water maze in the CDNF-overexpressing animals. At the same time, no effect of CDNF was found on other types of behavior under study. Behavior of the experimental animals under home cage conditions did not differ from that in the control group, except for the decrease in the total amount of food eaten and slight increase in the number of sleep episodes during the light phase of the day. In the present study we also attempted to determine molecular basis for the above-mentioned changes through assessment of the gene expression pattern. We did not find significant changes in the mRNA level of key kinases genes involved in neuroplasticity and neuronal survival, as well as genes encoding receptors for the main neurotransmitter systems. However, the CDNF-overexpressing animals showed increased level of the spliced Xbp indicating activation of the Ire1α/Xbp-1 pathway traditionally associated with ER stress. Immunohistochemical analysis showed that CDNF was co-localized with the ER marker calreticulin. Thus, the effects of endogenous CDNF on behavior that we have found could be mediated by a specific molecular cascade, which emphasizes its difference from the classical neurotrophic factors.
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- Yana P Kaminskaya
- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia.
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Oreshko AS, Rodnyy AY, Bazovkina DV, Naumenko VS. Effects of central administration of the human Tau protein on the Bdnf, Trkb, p75, Mapt, Bax and Bcl-2 genes expression in the mouse brain. Vavilovskii Zhurnal Genet Selektsii 2023; 27:342-348. [PMID: 37465194 PMCID: PMC10350857 DOI: 10.18699/vjgb-23-41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
Abstract
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting millions of people worldwide. Despite intensive work by many researchers, the mechanisms underlying Alzheimer's disease development have not yet been elucidated. Recently, more studies have been directed to the investigation of the processes leading to the formation of neurofibrillary tangles consisting of hyperphosphorylated microtubule-associated Tau proteins. Pathological aggregation of this protein leads to the development of neurodegeneration associated with impaired neurogenesis and apoptosis. In the present study, the effects of central administration of aggregating human Tau protein on the expression of the Bdnf, Ntrk2, Ngfr, Mapt, Bax and Bcl-2 genes in the brain of C57Bl/6J mice were explored. It was found that five days after administration of the protein into the fourth lateral ventricle, significant changes occurred in the expression of the genes involved in apoptosis and neurogenesis regulation, e. g., a notable decrease in the mRNA level of the gene encoding the most important neurotrophic factor BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) was observed in the frontal cortex which could play an important role in neurodegeneration caused by pathological Tau protein aggregation. Central administration of the Tau protein did not affect the expression of the Ntrk2, Ngfr, Mapt, Bax and Bcl-2 genes in the frontal cortex and hippocampus. Concurrently, a significant decrease in the expression of the Mapt gene encoding endogenous mouse Tau protein was found in the cerebellum. However, no changes in the level or phosphorylation of the endogenous Tau protein were observed. Thus, central administration of aggregating human Tau protein decreases the expression of the Bdnf gene in the frontal cortex and the Mapt gene encoding endogenous mouse Tau protein in the cerebellum of C57Bl/6J mice.
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- A S Oreshko
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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Komleva PD, Alhalabi G, Izyurov AE, Khotskin NV, Kulikov AV. Effects of the Combination of the C1473G Mutation in the Tph2 Gene and Lethal Yellow Mutations in the Raly-Agouti Locus on Behavior, Brain 5-HT and Melanocortin Systems in Mice. Biomolecules 2023; 13:963. [PMID: 37371543 DOI: 10.3390/biom13060963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Tryptophan hydroxylase 2 (TPH2) is the key and rate-limited enzyme of serotonin (5-HT) synthesis in the brain. The C1473G mutation in the Tph2 gene results in a two-fold decrease in enzyme activity in the mouse brain. The lethal yellow (AY) mutation in the Raly-Agouti locus results in the overexpression of the Agouti gene in the brain and causes obesity and depressive-like behavior in mice. Herein, the possible influences of these mutations and their combination on body mass, behavior, brain 5-HT and melanocortin systems in mice of the B6-1473CC/aa. B6-1473CC/AYa, B6-1473GG/aa are investigated. B6-1473GG/AYa genotypes were studied. The 1473G and AY alleles increase the activity of TPH2 and the expression of the Agouti gene, respectively, but they do not alter 5-HT and 5-HIAA levels or the expression of the genes Tph2, Maoa, Slc6a4, Htr1a, Htr2a, Mc3r and Mc4r in the brain. The 1473G allele attenuates weight gain and depressive-like immobility in the forced swim test, while the AY allele increases body weight gain and depressive-like immobility. The combination of these alleles results in hind limb dystonia in the B6-1473GG/AYa mice. This is the first evidence for the interaction between the C1473G and AY mutations.
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- Polyna D Komleva
- Department of Psychoneuropharmacology, Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetic Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Department of Genetic Collections of Neural Disorders, Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetic Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Department of Genetics of Industrial Microorganisms, Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetic Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Department of Genetic Collections of Neural Disorders, Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetic Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Department of Genetic Collections of Neural Disorders, Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetic Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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Tsybko AS, Kondaurova EM, Zalivina EA, Blaginya VO, Naumenko VS. Effects of Chronic Combined Treatment with Ketanserin and Fluoxetine in B6.CBA-D13Mit76C Recombinant Mice with Abnormal 5-HT 1A Receptor Functional Activity. BIOCHEMISTRY. BIOKHIMIIA 2023; 88:758-769. [PMID: 37748872 DOI: 10.1134/s0006297923060044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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The recombinant B6.CBA-D13Mit76C mouse strain is characterized by an altered sensitivity of 5-HT1A receptors and upregulated 5-HT1A gene transcription. Recently, we found that in B6.CBA-D13Mit76C mice, chronic fluoxetine treatment produced the pro-depressive effect in a forced swim test. Since 5-HT2A receptor blockade may be beneficial in treatment-resistant depression, we investigated the influence of chronic treatment (14 days, intraperitoneally) with selective 5-HT2A antagonist ketanserin (0.5 mg/kg), fluoxetine (20 mg/kg), or fluoxetine + ketanserin on the behavior, functional activity of 5-HT1A and 5-HT2A receptors, serotonin turnover, and transcription of principal genes of the serotonin system in the brain of B6.CBA-D13Mit76C mice. Ketanserin did not reverse the pro-depressive effect of fluoxetine, while fluoxetine, ketanserin, and fluoxetine + ketanserin decreased the functional activity of 5-HT1A receptors and Htr1a gene transcription in the midbrain and hippocampus. All tested drug regimens decreased the mRNA levels of Slc6a4 and Maoa in the midbrain. These changes were not accompanied by a significant shift in the levels of serotonin and its metabolite 5-HIAA. Notably, ketanserin upregulated enzymatic activity of tryptophan hydroxylase 2 (TPH2). Thus, despite some benefits (reduced Htr1a, Slc6a4, and Maoa transcription and increased TPH2 activity), prolonged blockade of 5-HT2A receptors failed to ameliorate the adverse effect of fluoxetine in the case of abnormal functioning of 5-HT1A receptors.
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- Anton S Tsybko
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia.
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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Ilchibaeva T, Tsybko A, Lipnitskaya M, Eremin D, Milutinovich K, Naumenko V, Popova N. Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) in Mechanisms of Autistic-like Behavior in BTBR Mice: Crosstalk with the Dopaminergic Brain System. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11051482. [PMID: 37239153 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11051482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Disturbances in neuroplasticity undoubtedly play an important role in the development of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Brain neurotransmitters and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) are known as crucial players in cerebral and behavioral plasticity. Such an important neurotransmitter as dopamine (DA) is involved in the behavioral inflexibility of ASD. Additionally, much evidence from human and animal studies implicates BDNF in ASD pathogenesis. Nonetheless, crosstalk between BDNF and the DA system has not been studied in the context of an autistic-like phenotype. For this reason, the aim of our study was to compare the effects of either the acute intracerebroventricular administration of a recombinant BDNF protein or hippocampal adeno-associated-virus-mediated BDNF overexpression on autistic-like behavior and expression of key DA-related and BDNF-related genes in BTBR mice (a widely recognized model of autism). The BDNF administration failed to affect autistic-like behavior but downregulated Comt mRNA in the frontal cortex and hippocampus; however, COMT protein downregulation in the hippocampus and upregulation in the striatum were insignificant. BDNF administration also reduced the receptor TrkB level in the frontal cortex and midbrain and the BDNF/proBDNF ratio in the striatum. In contrast, hippocampal BDNF overexpression significantly diminished stereotypical behavior and anxiety; these alterations were accompanied only by higher hippocampal DA receptor D1 mRNA levels. The results indicate an important role of BDNF in mechanisms underlying anxiety and repetitive behavior in ASDs and implicates BDNF-DA crosstalk in the autistic-like phenotype of BTBR mice.
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- Tatiana Ilchibaeva
- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospekt Akad. Lavrentyeva 10, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospekt Akad. Lavrentyeva 10, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospekt Akad. Lavrentyeva 10, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospekt Akad. Lavrentyeva 10, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospekt Akad. Lavrentyeva 10, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospekt Akad. Lavrentyeva 10, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospekt Akad. Lavrentyeva 10, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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On the role of serotonin 5-HT 1A receptor in autistic-like behavior: сross talk of 5-HT and BDNF systems. Behav Brain Res 2023; 438:114168. [PMID: 36280010 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2022.114168] [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: 08/17/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are some of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders; however, the mechanisms underlying ASDs are still poorly understood. Serotonin (5-HT) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) are known as key players in brain and behavioral plasticity and interact with each other. 5-HT1A receptor is a principal regulator of the brain 5-HT system, which modulates normal and pathological behavior. Here we investigated effects of adeno-associated-virus-based 5-HT1A receptor overexpression in the hippocampus of BTBR mice (which are a model of autism) on various types of behavior and on the expression of 5-HT7 receptor, proBDNF, mature BDNF, and BDNF receptors (TrkB and p75NTR). The 5-HT1A receptor overexpression in BTBR mice reduced stereotyped behavior in the marble-burying test and extended the time spent in the center in the open field test. Meanwhile, this overexpression failed to affect social behavior in the three-chambered test, immobility time in the tail suspension test, locomotor activity in the open field test, and associative learning within the "operant wall" paradigm. The 5-HT1A receptor overexpression in the hippocampus raised hippocampal 5-HT7 receptor mRNA and protein levels. Additionally, the 5-HT1A receptor overexpression lowered both mRNA and protein levels of TrkB receptor but failed to affect proBDNF, mature BDNF, and p75NTR receptor expression in the hippocampus of BTBR mice. Thus, obtained results suggest the involvement of the 5-HT and BDNF systems' interaction mediated by 5-HT1A and TrkB receptors in the mechanisms underlying autistic-like behavior in BTBR mice.
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Evtushenko AA, Voronova IP, Kozyreva TV. Effect of Long-Term Adaptation to Cold and Short-Term Cooling on the Expression of the TRPM2 Ion Channel Gene in the Hypothalamus of Rats. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:1002-1011. [PMID: 36826010 PMCID: PMC9955288 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45020065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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The present study is aimed to elucidate the possible involvement of the thermosensitive TRPM2 ion channel in changing of the temperature sensitivity of the hypothalamus after different cold exposures-long-term adaptation to cold and short-term cooling. Quantitative RT-PCR was used to study the expression of the gene of thermosensitive TRPM2 ion channel in the hypothalamus in the groups of control (kept for 5 weeks at +20 to +22 °C) and cold-adapted (5 weeks at +4 to +6 °C) rats, as well as in the groups of animals which were subjected to acute cooling (rapid or slow) with subsequent restoration of body temperature to the initial level. It has been shown that after long-term adaptation to cold, the decrease in the Trpm2 gene expression was observed in the hypothalamus, while a short-term cooling does not affect the expression of the gene of this ion channel. Thus, long-term adaptation to cold results in the decrease in the activity not only of the TRPV3 ion channel gene, as shown earlier, but also of the Trpm2 gene in the hypothalamus. The overlapping temperature ranges of the functioning of these ion channels and their unidirectional changes during the adaptation of the homoeothermic organism to cold suggest their functional interaction. The decrease in the Trpm2 gene expression may indicate the participation of this ion channel in adaptive changes in hypothalamic thermosensitivity, but only as a result of long-term cold exposure and not of a short-term cooling. These processes occurring at the genomic level are one of the molecular mechanisms of the adaptive changes.
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Moskaliuk VS, Kozhemyakina RV, Khomenko TM, Volcho KP, Salakhutdinov NF, Kulikov AV, Naumenko VS, Kulikova EA. On Associations between Fear-Induced Aggression, Bdnf Transcripts, and Serotonin Receptors in the Brains of Norway Rats: An Influence of Antiaggressive Drug TC-2153. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24020983. [PMID: 36674499 PMCID: PMC9867021 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24020983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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The Bdnf (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) gene contains eight regulatory exons (I-VIII) alternatively spliced to the protein-coding exon IX. Only exons I, II, IV, and VI are relatively well studied. The BDNF system and brain serotonergic system are tightly interconnected and associated with aggression. The benzopentathiepine TC-2153 affects both systems and exerts antiaggressive action. Our aim was to evaluate the effects of TC-2153 on the Bdnf exons I-IX's expressions and serotonin receptors' mRNA levels in the brain of rats featuring high aggression toward humans (aggressive) or its absence (tame). Aggressive and tame adult male rats were treated once with vehicle or 10 or 20 mg/kg of TC-2153. mRNA was quantified in the cortex, hippocampus, hypothalamus, and midbrain with real-time PCR. Selective breeding for high aggression or its absence affected the serotonin receptors' and Bdnf exons' transcripts differentially, depending on the genotype (strain) and brain region. TC-2153 had comprehensive effects on the Bdnf exons' expressions. The main trend was downregulation in the hypothalamus and midbrain. TC-2153 increased 5-HT1B receptor hypothalamusc mRNA expression. For the first time, an influence of TC-2153 on the expressions of Bdnf regulatory exons and the 5-HT1B receptor was shown, as was an association between Bdnf regulatory exons and fear-induced aggression involving genetic predisposition.
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- Vitalii S. Moskaliuk
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), 10 Akad. Lavrentyeva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), 10 Akad. Lavrentyeva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9 Akad. Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9 Akad. Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9 Akad. Lavrentieva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), 10 Akad. Lavrentyeva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), 10 Akad. Lavrentyeva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), 10 Akad. Lavrentyeva Ave., 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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Izyurov AE, Plyusnina AV, Kulikova EA, Kulikov AV, Khotskin NV. Lethal Yellow Mutation Causes Anxiety, Obsessive-compulsive Behavior and Affects the Brain Melanocortin System in Males and Females of Mice. Curr Protein Pept Sci 2023; 24:329-338. [PMID: 36941814 DOI: 10.2174/1389203724666230320145556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND The brain melanocortin system regulates numerous physiological functions and kinds of behavior. The agouti protein inhibits melanocortin receptors in melanocytes. The lethal yellow (AY) mutation puts the Agouti gene under the control of the Raly gene promotor and causes the agouti protein expression in the brain. In the present article, we investigated the effects of the AY mutation on brain mRNA levels of Agouti, Raly, and melanocortin-related genes such as Agrp, Pomc, Mc3r, Mc4r, and their relationship to behavior. METHODS The experiment was performed on 6-month-old males and females of AY/a and a/a (control) mice. Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behavior were studied in elevated plus-maze and marble- burying tests. The mRNA levels were quantified by qPCR. RESULTS AY mutation caused anxiety in males and obsessive-compulsive behavior in females. Positive correlation between Agouti and Raly genes mRNA levels were shown in the hypothalamus, hippocampus, and frontal cortex in AY/a mice. Reduced RNA concentrations of Mc3r and Mc4r genes were found respectively in the hypothalamus and frontal cortex in AY/a males. The Raly gene expression positively correlates with mRNA concentrations of the Mc3r gene in the hypothalamus and the Mc4r gene in the hypothalamus and frontal cortex. CONCLUSION Possible association of obsessive-compulsive behavior with reduced Raly, Mc3r, or Mc4r gene expression is suggested.
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- Arseniy E Izyurov
- Department of Genetic Collections of Neural Disorders, Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetic Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Department of Genetic Collections of Neural Disorders, Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetic Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Department of Psychoneuropharmacology, Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetic Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Department of Genetic Collections of Neural Disorders, Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetic Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Department of Genetic Collections of Neural Disorders, Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetic Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090, Novosibirsk, Russia
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Molobekova CA, Kondaurova EM, Ilchibaeva TV, Rodnyy AY, Stefanova NA, Kolosova NG, Naumenko VS. Amisulpride Decreases Tau Protein Hyperphosphorylation in the Brain of OXYS Rats. Curr Alzheimer Res 2023; 20:496-505. [PMID: 37641989 DOI: 10.2174/1567205020666230828144651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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AIM In this study, OXYS rats of three ages (1, 3, and 6 months), a proven model of Alzheimer's disease (AD), at various stages of disease progression were used to thoroughly study the effects of amisulpride on behavior and tau protein phosphorylation. BACKGROUND With the growing number of patients with AD, the problem of finding a cure is very acute. Neurodegeneration in AD has various causes, one of which is hyperphosphorylation of tau protein. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate whether amisulpride would affect pathological tau phosphorylation in AD. METHODS We assessed the influence of chronic administration of amisulpride (3 weeks, 3 mg/kg per day, intraperitoneally)-a 5-HT7 receptor inverse agonist-on behavior and tau hyperphosphorylation in OXYS rats (at ages of 1, 3, and 6 months). RESULTS Chronic administration of amisulpride dramatically decreased tau phosphorylation in the frontal cortex and hippocampus of 3-month-old OXYS rats. Additionally, in 1- and 3-month-old rats' hippocampi, amisulpride diminished the mRNA level of the Cdk5 gene encoding one of the main tau kinases involved in the 5-HT7 receptor-induced effect on tau phosphorylation. CONCLUSION Thus, We found that chronic administration of amisulpride could reduce pathological tau hyperphosphorylation while reducing anxiety. We propose amisulpride to have therapeutic potential against AD and that it can be the most effective in the early stages of the disease.
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- Camilla A Molobekova
- Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Akad. Lavrentyeva Ave. 10, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Akad. Lavrentyeva Ave. 10, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Akad. Lavrentyeva Ave. 10, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Akad. Lavrentyeva Ave. 10, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Akad. Lavrentyeva Ave. 10, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Akad. Lavrentyeva Ave. 10, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Federal Research Center, Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Akad. Lavrentyeva Ave. 10, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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Komleva PD, Bazhenova EY, Khotskin NV, Kulikova EA, Kulikov AV. C1473G Polymorphism in Tph2 Gene Affects Activation of Serotonin Metabolism in Mouse Brain 24 h after LPS Administration. Bull Exp Biol Med 2022; 174:199-204. [PMID: 36600037 DOI: 10.1007/s10517-023-05673-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Abstract
We studied the effect of the C1473G polymorphism in the Tph2 gene that reduces the activity of the tryptophan hydroxylase 2 in the brain on the severity of changes in motor activity (23 h after intraperitoneal administration of 0.8 mg/kg LPS or saline) and on the level of serotonin (5-HT) and its metabolite 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) in the endings of 5-HT neurons in the cortex, hippocampus, and striatum (24 h after administration) of mature male mice of congenic lines B6-1473CC (high activity) and B6-1473GG (low activity). The state of the immune system in these structures was assessed by the expression of genes for proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β and TNF. LPS caused a decrease in motor and exploratory activities and increased the expression of the Il1b and Tnf genes in the studied brain structures in mice of both genotypes. LPS did not affect the level of 5-HT in any of the studied brain structures, but dramatically increased the level of 5-HIAA in these structures. The influence of the C1473G polymorphism on the intensity of the LPS-dependent increase in the level of 5-HIAA in the cortex and striatum was shown: in B6-1473CC mice this increase was more pronounced than in B6-1473GG mice. Demonstration of the influence of this polymorphism on the response of the 5-HT system after stimulation of the innate immunity is important for understanding of the role of tryptophan hydroxylase 2 in the mechanism of adaptation of the nervous system during infections and for predicting and reducing the risks of mental disorders.
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- P D Komleva
- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia.
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Belokopytova II, Kondaurova EM, Kulikova EA, Ilchibaeva TV, Naumenko VS, Popova NK. Effects of the Cc2d1a/Freud-1 Knockdown in the Hippocampus of BTBR Mice on the Autistic-Like Behavior, Expression of Serotonin 5-HT 1A and D2 Dopamine Receptors, and CREB and NF-kB Intracellular Signaling. BIOCHEMISTRY. BIOKHIMIIA 2022; 87:1206-1218. [PMID: 36273889 DOI: 10.1134/s0006297922100145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The mechanisms of autism are of extreme interest due to the high prevalence of this disorder in the human population. In this regard, special attention is given to the transcription factor Freud-1 (encoded by the Cc2d1a gene), which regulates numerous intracellular signaling pathways and acts as a silencer for 5-HT1A serotonin and D2 dopamine receptors. Disruption of the Freud-1 functions leads to the development of various psychopathologies. In this study, we found an increase in the expression of the Cc2d1a/Freud-1 gene in the hippocampus of BTBR mice (model of autistic-like behavior) in comparison with C57Bl/6J mice and examined how restoration of the Cc2d1a/Freud-1 expression in the hippocampus of BTBR mice affects their behavior, expression of 5-HT1A serotonin and D2 dopamine receptors, and CREB and NF-κB intracellular signaling pathways in these animals. Five weeks after administration of the adeno-associated viral vector (AAV) carrying the pAAV_H1-2_shRNA-Freud-1_Syn_EGFP plasmid encoding a small hairpin RNA (shRNA) that suppressed expression of the Cc2d1a/Freud-1 gene, we observed an elevation in the anxiety levels, as well as the increase in the escape latency and path length to the platform in the Morris water maze test, which was probably associated with a strengthening of the active stress avoidance strategy. However, the Cc2d1a/Freud-1 knockdown did not affect the spatial memory and phosphorylation of the CREB transcription factor, although such effect was found in C57Bl/6J mice in our previous study. These results suggest the impairments in the CREB-dependent effector pathway in BTBR mice, which may play an important role in the development of the autistic-like phenotype. The knockdown of Cc2d1a/Freud-1 in the hippocampus of BTBR mice did not affect expression of the 5-HT1A serotonin and D2 dopamine receptors and key NF-κB signaling genes (Nfkb1 and Rela). Our data suggest that the transcription factor Freud-1 plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of anxiety and active stress avoidance in autism.
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- Irina I Belokopytova
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia.
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
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Serotonin Receptor 5-HT2A Regulates TrkB Receptor Function in Heteroreceptor Complexes. Cells 2022; 11:cells11152384. [PMID: 35954229 PMCID: PMC9368268 DOI: 10.3390/cells11152384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Serotonin receptor 5-HT2A and tropomyosin receptor kinase B (TrkB) strongly contribute to neuroplasticity regulation and are implicated in numerous neuronal disorders. Here, we demonstrate a physical interaction between 5-HT2A and TrkB in vitro and in vivo using co-immunoprecipitation and biophysical and biochemical approaches. Heterodimerization decreased TrkB autophosphorylation, preventing its activation with agonist 7,8-DHF, even with low 5-HT2A receptor expression. A blockade of 5-HT2A receptor with the preferential antagonist ketanserin prevented the receptor-mediated downregulation of TrkB phosphorylation without restoring the TrkB response to its agonist 7,8-DHF in vitro. In adult mice, intraperitoneal ketanserin injection increased basal TrkB phosphorylation in the frontal cortex and hippocampus, which is in accordance with our findings demonstrating the prevalence of 5-HT2A–TrkB heteroreceptor complexes in these brain regions. An expression analysis revealed strong developmental regulation of 5-HT2A and TrkB expressions in the cortex, hippocampus, and especially the striatum, demonstrating that the balance between TrkB and 5-HT2A may shift in certain brain regions during postnatal development. Our data reveal the functional role of 5-HT2A–TrkB receptor heterodimerization and suggest that the regulated expression of 5-HT2A and TrkB is a molecular mechanism for the brain-region-specific modulation of TrkB functions during development and under pathophysiological conditions.
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Voronova IP, Khramova GM, Evtushenko AA, Kozyreva TV. Effect of Skin Ion Channel TRPM8 Activation by Cold and Menthol on Thermoregulation and the Expression of Genes of Thermosensitive TRP Ion Channels in the Hypothalamus of Hypertensive Rats. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23116088. [PMID: 35682765 PMCID: PMC9181123 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23116088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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ISIAH (inherited stress-induced arterial hypertension) rats are characterized by high blood pressure and decreased Trpm8 gene expression in the anterior hypothalamus. Thermosensitive ion channel TRPM8 plays a critical role in the transduction of moderately cold stimuli that give rise to cool sensations. In normotensive animals, the activation of skin TRPM8 is known to induce changes in gene expression in the hypothalamus and induce alterations of thermoregulatory responses. In this work, in hypertensive rats, we studied the effects of activation of the peripheral TRPM8 by cooling and by application of a 1% menthol suspension on (1) the maintenance of body temperature balance and (2) mRNA expression of thermosensitive TRP ion channels in the hypothalamus. In these hypertensive animals, (1) pharmacological activation of peripheral TRPM8 did not affect the thermoregulatory parameters either under thermoneutral conditions or during cold exposure; (2) the expression of Trpm8 in the anterior hypothalamus approximately doubled (to the level of normotensive animals) under the influence of (a) slow cooling and (b) at pharmacological activation of the peripheral TRPM8 ion channel. The latter fact seems the quite important because it allows the proposal of a tool for correcting at least some parameters that distinguish a hypertensive state from the normotensive one.
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- Irina P. Voronova
- Department of Thermophysiology, Scientific Research Institute of Neurosciences and Medicine, 630117 Novosibirsk, Russia; (G.M.K.); (A.A.E.); (T.V.K.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +7-383-333-6380
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- Department of Thermophysiology, Scientific Research Institute of Neurosciences and Medicine, 630117 Novosibirsk, Russia; (G.M.K.); (A.A.E.); (T.V.K.)
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- Department of Thermophysiology, Scientific Research Institute of Neurosciences and Medicine, 630117 Novosibirsk, Russia; (G.M.K.); (A.A.E.); (T.V.K.)
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- Department of Thermophysiology, Scientific Research Institute of Neurosciences and Medicine, 630117 Novosibirsk, Russia; (G.M.K.); (A.A.E.); (T.V.K.)
- Department of Physiology, Novosibirsk State University, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
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Rodnyy AY, Kondaurova EM, Bazovkina DV, Kulikova EA, Ilchibaeva TV, Kovetskaya AI, Baraboshkina IA, Bazhenova EY, Popova NK, Naumenko VS. Serotonin 5-HT 7 receptor overexpression in the raphe nuclei area produces antidepressive effect and affects brain serotonin system in male mice. J Neurosci Res 2022; 100:1506-1523. [PMID: 35443076 DOI: 10.1002/jnr.25055] [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: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Heterodimerization between 5-HT7 and 5-HT1A receptors seems to play an important role in the mechanism of depression and antidepressant drug action. It was suggested that the shift of the ratio between 5-HT1A /5-HT7 hetero- and 5-HT1A /5-HT1A homodimers in presynaptic neurons toward 5-HT1A /5-HT1A homodimers is one of the reasons of depression. Consequently, the artificial elevation of 5-HT7 receptor number in presynaptic terminals might restore physiological homo-/heterodimer ratio resulting in antidepressive effect. Here we showed that adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based 5-HT7 receptor overexpression in the midbrain raphe nuclei area produced antidepressive effect in male mice of both C57Bl/6J and genetically predisposed to depressive-like behavior ASC (antidepressant sensitive cataleptics) strains. These changes were accompanied by the elevation of 5-HT7 receptor mRNA level in the frontal cortex of C57Bl/6J and its reduction in the hippocampus of ASC mice. The presence of engineered 5-HT7 receptor in the midbrain of both mouse strains was further demonstrated. Importantly that 5-HT7 receptor overexpression resulted in the reduction of 5-HT1A receptor level in the membrane protein fraction from the midbrain samples of C57Bl/6J, but not ASC, mice. 5-HT7 receptor overexpression caused an increase of 5-HIAA/5-HT ratio in the midbrain and the frontal cortex of C57Bl/6J and in all investigated brain structures of ASC mice. Thus, 5-HT7 receptor overexpression in the raphe nuclei area affects brain 5-HT system and causes antidepressive effect both in C57Bl/6J and in "depressive" ASC male mice. Obtained results indicate the involvement of 5-HT7 receptor in the mechanisms underlying depressive behavior.
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- Alexander Ya Rodnyy
- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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Moskaliuk VS, Kozhemyakina RV, Bazovkina DV, Terenina E, Khomenko TM, Volcho KP, Salakhutdinov NF, Kulikov AV, Naumenko VS, Kulikova E. On an association between fear-induced aggression and striatal-enriched protein tyrosine phosphatase (STEP) in the brain of Norway rats. Pharmacotherapy 2022; 147:112667. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Abdullina AA, Vasileva EV, Kulikova EA, Naumenko VS, Plyusnina AV, Gudasheva TA, Kovalev GI, Seredenin SB. The neuropeptide cycloprolylglycine produces antidepressant-like effect and enhances BDNF gene expression in the mice cortex. J Psychopharmacol 2022; 36:214-222. [PMID: 35102783 DOI: 10.1177/02698811211069101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cycloprolylglycine (CPG) is an endogenous dipeptide with a wide range of psychotropic activity and putative therapeutic potential for depression. A small but growing body of data suggests that antidepressant-like effect of CPG is associated with neuroplastic changes in the brain or 5-HT system modulation. However, the mechanisms of the dipeptide action remain elusive. AIMS Here, we characterize the effects of chronic CPG administration on behavior and genes expression of antidepressants sensitive catalepsy (ASC) mice strain, characterized by depressive-like behavior. METHODS ASC mice were injected with saline, fluoxetine (10 mg/kg/day), or CPG (1 and 2 mg/kg/day) during 2 weeks. Behavior was studied using the open field test, novel object test, elevated plus maze test, forced swim test, and tail suspension test (TST). The expressions of genes coding BDNF, CREB, 5-HT1A and 5-HT2A receptors, TPH2, and SERT in the brain were measured with quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). RESULTS Chronic intraperitoneal administration of 1 and 2 mg/kg of CPG revealed the significant antidepressant-like effect by decreasing immobility time in the TST. At the same time, CPG did not negatively affect locomotor activity, cognition, or anxiety. In the real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay, chronic CPG treatment (2 mg/kg for 14 days) increased Bdnf mRNA level in the frontal cortex. CONCLUSIONS Our findings extend the evidence for the effectiveness of CPG to reduce depressive-like behaviors. The antidepressant-like effect of CPG is mediated, as least in part, by BDNF-dependent mechanism. The exact mechanism remains to be elucidated, and further studies are warranted.
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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Kondaurova EM, Plyusnina AV, Ilchibaeva TV, Eremin DV, Rodnyy AY, Grygoreva YD, Naumenko VS. Effects of a Cc2d1a/Freud-1 Knockdown in the Hippocampus on Behavior, the Serotonin System, and BDNF. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222413319. [PMID: 34948116 PMCID: PMC8707087 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222413319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The serotonin 5-HT1A receptor is one of the most abundant and widely distributed brain serotonin (5-HT) receptors that play a major role in the modulation of emotions and behavior. The 5-HT1A receptor gene (Htr1a) is under the control of transcription factor Freud-1 (also known as Cc2d1a/Freud-1). Here, using adeno-associated virus (AAV) constructs in vivo, we investigated effects of a Cc2d1a/Freud-1 knockdown in the hippocampus of C57BL/6J mice on behavior, the brain 5-HT system, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). AAV particles carrying the pAAV_H1-2_shRNA-Freud-1_Syn_EGFP plasmid encoding a short-hairpin RNA targeting mouse Cc2d1a/Freud-1 mRNA had an antidepressant effect in the forced swim test 5 weeks after virus injection. The knockdown impaired spatiotemporal memory as assessed in the Morris water maze. pAAV_H1-2_shRNA-Freud-1_Syn_EGFP decreased Cc2d1a/Freud-1 mRNA and protein levels. Furthermore, the Cc2d1a/Freud-1 knockdown upregulated 5-HT and its metabolite 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid but not their ratio. The Cc2d1a/Freud-1 knockdown failed to increase mRNA and protein levels of Htr1a but diminished a 5-HT1A receptor functional response. Meanwhile, the Cc2d1a/Freud-1 knockdown reduced Creb mRNA expression and CREB phosphorylation and upregulated cFos mRNA. The knockdown enhanced the expression of a BDNF precursor (proBDNF protein), which is known to play a crucial part in neuroplasticity. Our data indicate that transcription factor Cc2d1a/Freud-1 is implicated in the pathogenesis of depressive disorders not only via the 5-HT1A receptor and transcription factor CREB but also through an influence on BDNF.
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Kulikova EA, Fursenko DV, Bazhenova EY, Kulikov AV. Decrease in the Activity of Striatal-Enriched Protein-Tyrosine-Phosphatase (STEP) in the Brain of Danio rerio Treated with p-Chlorophenylalanine and Pargyline. Mol Biol 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s0026893321020254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Rodnyy AY, Kulikova EA, Kondaurova EM, Naumenko VS. Serotonin 5-HT1A, 5-HT2A, and 5-HT7 Receptors in the Brain of the BTBR Mouse the Model of Autism. NEUROCHEM J+ 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s1819712421010098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Kulikova EA, Moskaliuk VS, Rodnyy AY, Bazovkina DV. Effect of Aging on the Behavior and Brain Expression of Genes Encoding Kaiso, BDNF, CREB, and STEP Proteins in Mice. ADVANCES IN GERONTOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s2079057021010410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Rodnyy AY, Belokopytova II, Antonov EV, Naumenko VS, Kondaurova EM. Investigation of the Brain Serotonin System Plasticity Using the Recombinant Mouse Lines Carring 1473G–Allele of Tryptophan Hydroxylase-2 Gene and Differing by the Distal Fragment of Chromosome 13 Containing 5-HT1A Receptor Gene. NEUROCHEM J+ 2020. [DOI: 10.1134/s1819712420040078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Tsybko AS, Ilchibaeva TV, Filimonova EA, Eremin DV, Popova NK, Naumenko VS. The Chronic Treatment With 5-HT 2A Receptor Agonists Affects the Behavior and the BDNF System in Mice. Neurochem Res 2020; 45:3059-3075. [PMID: 33095437 DOI: 10.1007/s11064-020-03153-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 09/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Serotonin 5-HT2A receptors and the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) are involved in the pathophysiology and treatment of many psychiatric diseases. However, the interaction between 5-HT2A and BDNF is still poorly understood. In the present paper, the effects of chronic treatment with mixed 5-HT2A/2C receptor agonist DOI, highly selective 5-HT2A agonists TCB-2 and 25CN-NBOH on behavior and the BDNF system have been investigated. Chronic treatment of males of C57Bl/6 mice with DOI, TCB-2 and 25CN-NBOH (1 mg/kg, i.p., 14 days) resulted in desensitization of 5-HT2A receptors. Treatment with 25CN-NBOH significantly increased startle amplitude. At the same time all used drugs failed to affect anxiety, exploratory and stereotyped behavior as well as spatial memory and learning. TCB-2 and 25CN-NBOH increased the BDNF mRNA level. All 5-HT2A agonists increased the proBDNF level but failed to alter the mature BDNF protein level. TrkB and p75NTR mRNA levels were affected by all utilized agonists. All drugs decreased the total level as well as membrane TrkB protein one indicating downregulation of TrkB receptors. All agonists decreased the membrane p75NTR protein level. Thus, we have shown for the first time that the chronic activation of the 5-HT2A receptor with agonists has affected the BDNF system almost on all levels-transcription, proBDNF production, TrkB and p75NTR receptors' level. The obtained data suggested possible suppression in BDNF-TrkB signaling under chronic treatment with 5-HT2A agonists.
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- Anton S Tsybko
- The Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospekt Lavrentyeva, 10, 630090, Novosibirsk, Russia.
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- The Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospekt Lavrentyeva, 10, 630090, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- The Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospekt Lavrentyeva, 10, 630090, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- The Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospekt Lavrentyeva, 10, 630090, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- The Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospekt Lavrentyeva, 10, 630090, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- The Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Prospekt Lavrentyeva, 10, 630090, Novosibirsk, Russia
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Kondaurova EM, Rodnyy AY, Ilchibaeva TV, Tsybko AS, Eremin DV, Antonov YV, Popova NK, Naumenko VS. Genetic Background Underlying 5-HT 1A Receptor Functioning Affects the Response to Fluoxetine. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21228784. [PMID: 33233644 PMCID: PMC7699677 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21228784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The influence of genetic background on sensitivity to drugs represents a topical problem of personalized medicine. Here, we investigated the effect of chronic (20 mg/kg, 14 days, i.p.) antidepressant fluoxetine treatment on recombinant B6-M76C mice, differed from control B6-M76B mice by CBA-derived 102.73–110.56 Mbp fragment of chromosome 13 and characterized by altered sensitivity of 5-HT1A receptors to chronic 8-OH-DPAT administration and higher 5-HT1A receptor mRNA levels in the frontal cortex and hippocampus. Significant changes in the effects of fluoxetine treatment on behavior and brain 5-HT system in recombinant B6-M76C mice were revealed. In contrast to B6-M76B mice, in B6-M76C mice, fluoxetine produced pro-depressive effects, assessed in a forced swim test. Fluoxetine decreased 5-HT1A receptor mRNA levels in the cortex and hippocampus, reduced 5-HT1A receptor protein levels and increased receptor silencer Freud-1 protein levels in the hippocampus of B6-M76C mice. Fluoxetine increased mRNA levels of the gene encoding key enzyme for 5-HT synthesis in the brain, tryptophan hydroxylase-2, but decreased tryptophan hydroxylase-2 protein levels in the midbrain of B6-M76B mice. These changes were accompanied by increased expression of the 5-HT transporter gene. Fluoxetine reduced 5-HT and 5-HIAA levels in cortex, hippocampus and midbrain of B6-M76B and in cortex and midbrain of B6-M76C; mice. These data demonstrate that changes in genetic background may have a dramatic effect on sensitivity to classic antidepressants from the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors family. Additionally, the results provide new evidence confirming our idea on the disrupted functioning of 5-HT1A autoreceptors in the brains of B6-M76C mice, suggesting these mice as a model of antidepressant resistance.
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Popova NK, Ilchibaeva TV, Antonov EV, Pershina AV, Bazovkina DV, Naumenko VS. On the interaction between BDNF and serotonin systems: The effects of long-term ethanol consumption in mice. Alcohol 2020; 87:1-15. [PMID: 32330588 DOI: 10.1016/j.alcohol.2020.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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We investigated the effect of chronic (6 weeks) consumption of 10% alcohol on the principal elements of BDNF (BDNF, proBDNF, p75, and TrkB receptors) and 5-HT (5-HT, 5-HIAA, tryptophan hydroxylase-2 [Tph-2], 5-HT transporter [5-HTT], 5-HT1A, 5-HT2A, and 5-HT7 receptors) systems in the brain of C57Bl/6 mice. BDNF mRNA level in the raphe nuclei area and BDNF protein level in the hippocampus were lowered in ethanol-treated mice. The increase in proBDNF protein level in the raphe nuclei area, cortex, and amygdala and the increase of p75 receptor protein levels in the raphe nuclei area were revealed after ethanol exposure. Alcohol intake reduced the protein level and increased the activity of Tph-2, the key enzyme for serotonin biosynthesis in the brain, and increased the main 5-HT metabolite 5-HIAA level and 5-HIAA/5-НТ ratio as well as the 5-HT7 receptor mRNA level in the raphe nuclei area. In the cortex, 5-HT2A receptor protein level was reduced, and 5-HIAA/5-HT ratio was increased. These data showed considerable impact of alcoholization on the BDNF system, resulting in proBDNF and p75 receptor expression enhancement. Alcohol-induced changes in BDNF and 5-HT systems were revealed in the raphe nuclei area where the majority of the cell bodies of the 5-HT neurons are localized, as well as in the cortex, hippocampus, and amygdala. Our data suggest that the BDNF/5-HT interaction contributes to the mechanism underlying chronic alcohol-induced neurodegenerative disorders.
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Telegina DV, Kulikova EA, Kozhevnikova OS, Kulikov AV, Khomenko TM, Volcho KP, Salakhutdinov NF, Kolosova NG. Alterations of STEP46 and STEP61 Expression in the Rat Retina with Age and AMD-Like Retinopathy Development. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E5182. [PMID: 32707818 PMCID: PMC7432912 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21155182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Tyrosine phosphatase STEP (striatal-enriched tyrosine protein phosphatase) is a brain-specific protein phosphatase and is involved in the pathogenesis of many neurodegenerative diseases. Here, we examined the impact of STEP on the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)-like pathology in senescence-accelerated OXYS rats. Using OXYS and Wistar rats (control), we for the first time demonstrated age-dependent changes in Ptpn5 mRNA expression, STEP46 and STEP61 protein levels, and their phosphatase activity in the retina. The increases in STEP protein levels and the decrease of total and STEP phosphatase activities in the retina (as compared with Wistar rats) preceded the manifestation of clinical signs of AMD in OXYS rats (age 20 days). There were no differences in these retinal parameters between 13-month-old Wistar rats and OXYS rats with pronounced signs of AMD. Inhibition of STEP with TC-2153 during progressive AMD-like retinopathy (from 9 to 13 months of age) reduced the thickness of the retinal inner nuclear layer, as evidenced by a decreased amount of parvalbumin-positive amacrine neurons. Prolonged treatment with TC-2153 had no effect on Ptpn5 mRNA expression, STEP46 and STEP61 protein levels, and their phosphatase activity in the OXYS retina. Thus, TC-2153 may negatively affect the retina through mechanisms unrelated to STEP.
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- Darya V. Telegina
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), Pr. Lavrentyeva 10, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (E.A.K.); (O.S.K.); (A.V.K.); (N.G.K.)
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), Pr. Lavrentyeva 10, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (E.A.K.); (O.S.K.); (A.V.K.); (N.G.K.)
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), Pr. Lavrentyeva 10, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (E.A.K.); (O.S.K.); (A.V.K.); (N.G.K.)
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), Pr. Lavrentyeva 10, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (E.A.K.); (O.S.K.); (A.V.K.); (N.G.K.)
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9 Lavrentieva Avenue, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (T.M.K.); (K.P.V.); (N.F.S.)
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9 Lavrentieva Avenue, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (T.M.K.); (K.P.V.); (N.F.S.)
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- N.N. Vorozhtsov Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9 Lavrentieva Avenue, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (T.M.K.); (K.P.V.); (N.F.S.)
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences (SB RAS), Pr. Lavrentyeva 10, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (E.A.K.); (O.S.K.); (A.V.K.); (N.G.K.)
- N.N. Vorozhtsov Institute of Organic Chemistry, SB RAS, 9 Lavrentieva Avenue, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; (T.M.K.); (K.P.V.); (N.F.S.)
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Ilchibaeva TV, Tsybko AS, Kondaurova EM, Kovetskaya AI, Kozhemyakina RV, Naumenko VS. Expression Patterns of Serotonin Receptors 1А and 7 in the Brain of Rats with Genetically Determined Fear-Induced Aggressive Behavior or the Lack of Aggression. NEUROCHEM J+ 2020. [DOI: 10.1134/s1819712420020051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Kulikova EA, Fursenko DV, Bazhenova EY, Kulikov AV. Pargyline and р-Chlorophenylalanine Decrease Expression of Ptpn5 Encoding Striatal-Enriched Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase (STEP) in the Mouse Striatum. Mol Biol 2020. [DOI: 10.1134/s0026893320020090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Tsybko AS, Il’chibaeva TV, Khotskin NV, Kovetskaya AI, Naumenko VS, Popova NK. The Effect of Atypical Antipsychotic Drugs on the Neurotrophic Factors Gene Expression in the MPTP Model of Parkinson’s Disease. NEUROCHEM J+ 2019. [DOI: 10.1134/s1819712419020120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Kulikova EA, Khotskin NV, Illarionova NB, Sorokin IE, Bazhenova EY, Kondaurova EM, Volcho KP, Khomenko TM, Salakhutdinov NF, Ponimaskin E, Naumenko VS, Kulikov AV. Inhibitor of Striatal-Enriched Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase, 8-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,2,3,4,5-Benzopentathiepin-6-Amine hydrochloride (TC-2153), Produces Antidepressant-Like Effect and Decreases Functional Activity and Protein Level of 5-HT 2A Receptor in the Brain. Neuroscience 2018; 394:220-231. [PMID: 30367948 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2018.10.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Revised: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The serotoninergic 5-HT2A receptor is involved in the mechanism of depression and antidepressant drugs action. Earlier we showed that striatal-enriched protein tyrosine phosphatase (STEP) inhibitor - 8-(trifluoromethyl)-1,2,3,4,5-benzopentathiepin-6-amine hydrochloride (TC-2153) affects both the brain serotoninergic system and the brain-derived neurotropic factor that are known to be involved in the psychopathology of depression. In the present study we investigated the effects of chronic TC-2153 administration on behavior in the standard battery of tests as well as the effects of acute and chronic TC-2153 treatment on the brain 5-HT2A receptors in mice. We obtained a prominent antidepressant-like effect of chronic TC-2153 treatment in the forced swim test without any adverse side effects on locomotor activity, anxiety, exploration, motor skill and obsessive-compulsive-like behavior. Moreover, both acute and chronic TC-2153 administration inhibited the functional activity of 5-HT2A receptors estimated by the number of 2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine (DOI, agonist of 5-HT2A receptors)-induced head-twitches. TC-2153 treatment also attenuated the DOI-induced c-fos expression in cortical and hippocampal neurons and reduced the 5-HT2A receptor protein level in the hippocampus and frontal cortex, but not in the striatum. Taken together, our combined data demonstrate that the antidepressant effect of STEP inhibitor TC-2153 could be mediated by its inhibitory properties towards the 5-HT2A receptor-mediated signaling.
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- E A Kulikova
- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia.
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Division of Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Division of Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Division of Russian Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Cellular Neurophysiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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Kondaurova EM, Ilchibaeva TV, Tsybko AS, Ponimaskin ЕG, Naumenko VS. Expression of palmitoyl transferases in brain structures of mice genetically predisposed to depressive-like behavior. Vavilovskii Zhurnal Genet Selektsii 2018. [DOI: 10.18699/vj18.399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Genetically defined fear-induced aggression: Focus on BDNF and its receptors. Behav Brain Res 2018; 343:102-110. [PMID: 29425916 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2018.01.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2017] [Revised: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), its precursor proBDNF, BDNF pro-peptide, BDNF mRNA levels, as well as TrkB and p75NTR receptors mRNA and protein levels, were studied in the brain of rats, selectively bred for more than 85 generations for either the high level or the lack of fear-induced aggressive behavior. Furthermore, we have found that rats of aggressive strain demonstrated both high level of aggression toward humans and increased amplitude of acoustic startle response compared to rats selectively bred for the lack of fear-induced aggression. Significant increase in the BDNF mRNA, mature BDNF and proBDNF protein levels in the raphe nuclei (RN), hippocampus (Hc), nucleus accumbens (NAcc), amygdala, striatum and hypothalamus (Ht) of aggressive rats was revealed. The BDNF/proBDNF ratio was significantly reduced in the Hc and NAcc of highly aggressive rats suggesting prevalence of the proBDNF in these structures. In the Hc and frontal cortex (FC) of aggressive rats, the level of the full-length TrkB (TrkB-FL) receptor form was decreased, whereas the truncated TrkB (TrkB-T) protein level was increased in the RN, FC, substantia nigra and Ht. The TrkB-FL/TrkB-T ratio was significantly decreased in highly aggressive rats suggesting TrkB-T is predominant in highly aggressive rats. The p75NTR expression was slightly changed in majority of studied brain structures of aggressive rats. The data indicate the BDNF system in the brain of aggressive and nonaggressive animals is extremely different at all levels, from transcription to reception, suggesting significant role of BDNF system in the development of highly aggressive phenotype.
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Bazovkina DV, Kondaurova EM, Tsybko AS, Kovetskaya AI, Ilchibaeva TV, Naumenko VS. The effects of chronic alcoholization on the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and its receptors in the brains of mice genetically predisposed to depressive-like behavior. Mol Biol 2017. [DOI: 10.1134/s0026893317040057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Kondaurova EM, Bazovkina DV, Naumenko VS. 5-HT1A/5-HT7 receptor interplay: Chronic activation of 5-HT7 receptors decreases the functional activity of 5-HT1A receptor and its сontent in the mouse brain. Mol Biol 2017. [DOI: 10.1134/s0026893316060108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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C1473G polymorphism in mouse tryptophan hydroxylase-2 gene in the regulation of the reaction to emotional stress. Neurosci Lett 2017; 640:105-110. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2017.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2016] [Revised: 01/04/2017] [Accepted: 01/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The effect of long-term hindlimb unloading on the expression of risk neurogenes encoding elements of serotonin-, dopaminergic systems and apoptosis; comparison with the effect of actual spaceflight on mouse brain. Neurosci Lett 2017; 640:88-92. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2017.01.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2016] [Revised: 01/04/2017] [Accepted: 01/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Kulikova EA, Bazovkina DV, Antonov YV, Akulov AE, Kulikov AV, Kondaurova EM. Alteration of the brain morphology and the response to the acute stress in the recombinant mouse lines with different predisposition to catalepsy. Neurosci Res 2016; 117:14-21. [PMID: 27884698 DOI: 10.1016/j.neures.2016.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2016] [Revised: 11/15/2016] [Accepted: 11/18/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Catalepsy is an inability to correct an externally imposed awkward posture; it is associated with schizophrenia and depression in human. We created new recombinant B6.CBA-D13Mit76C and B6.CBA-D13Mit76B mouse lines on the C57Bl/6 genome, carrying the 102.73-110.56Mbp fragment of chromosome 13 derived from the catalepsy-prone CBA strain and catalepsy-resistant C57BL/6 strain, respectively. We compared the behavior and brain morphology (11.7T BioSpec 117/16 USR tomograph, Germany) in these lines. The effects of acute emotional stress on corticosterone's level in the blood and mRNA expression of Bdnf and Arc genes in the brain were investigated. The B6.CBA-D13Mit76B mice were non-cataleptic, while about 17% of B6.CBA-D13Mit76C mice demonstrated catalepsy-like immobility. No difference between these lines was revealed in the open field and social interaction tests. In the Morris water maze test, both lines effectively found the platform on the fourth day; however B6.CBA-D13Mit76B mice achieved significantly better results than cataleptic-prone animals. B6.CBA-D13Mit76C mice were characterized by decreased volume of the total brain and reduced sizes of striatum, cerebellum and pituitary gland. The both lines showed the similar basal and stress-induced levels of corticosterone, while the brain expression of Bdnf and Arc genes was more vulnerable to stress in the catalepsy-prone B6.CBA-D13Mit76C line.
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- E A Kulikova
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia.
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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Ilchibaeva TV, Tsybko AS, Kozhemyakina RV, Popova NK, Naumenko VS. Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor in genetically defined fear-induced aggression. Eur J Neurosci 2016; 44:2467-2473. [DOI: 10.1111/ejn.13365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2016] [Revised: 07/08/2016] [Accepted: 08/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Tatiana V. Ilchibaeva
- Department of Behavioral Neurogenomics; Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics; Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science; Lavrentyeva av. 10 Novosibirsk 630090 Russia
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- Department of Behavioral Neurogenomics; Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics; Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science; Lavrentyeva av. 10 Novosibirsk 630090 Russia
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- Laboratory of Evolutionary Genetics; Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics; Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science; Novosibirsk Russia
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- Department of Behavioral Neurogenomics; Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics; Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science; Lavrentyeva av. 10 Novosibirsk 630090 Russia
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- Department of Behavioral Neurogenomics; Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics; Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science; Lavrentyeva av. 10 Novosibirsk 630090 Russia
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Bazovkina DV, Tsybko AS, Filimonova EA, Ilchibaeva TV, Naumenko VS. Influence of chronic alcohol treatment on the expression of the Bdnf, Bax, Bcl-xL, and CASP3 genes in the mouse brain: Role of the C1473G polymorphism in the gene encoding tryptophan hydroxylase 2. Mol Biol 2016. [DOI: 10.1134/s0026893316010027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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5-HT1A receptor gene silencers Freud-1 and Freud-2 are differently expressed in the brain of rats with genetically determined high level of fear-induced aggression or its absence. Behav Brain Res 2016; 310:20-5. [PMID: 27150226 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2016.04.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2016] [Revised: 04/25/2016] [Accepted: 04/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Serotonin 5-HT1A receptor is known to play a crucial role in the mechanisms of genetically defined aggression. In its turn, 5-HT1A receptor functional state is under control of multiple factors. Among others, transcriptional factors Freud-1 and Freud-2 are known to be involved in the repression of 5-HT1A receptor gene expression. However, implication of these factors in the regulation of behavior is unclear. Here, we investigated the expression of 5-HT1A receptor and silencers Freud-1 and Freud-2 in the brain of rats selectively bred for 85 generations for either high level of fear-induced aggression or its absence. It was shown that Freud-1 and Freud-2 levels were different in aggressive and nonaggressive animals. Freud-1 protein level was decreased in the hippocampus, whereas Freud-2 protein level was increased in the frontal cortex of highly aggressive rats. There no differences in 5-HT1A receptor gene expression were found in the brains of highly aggressive and nonaggressive rats. However, 5-HT1A receptor protein level was decreased in the midbrain and increased in the hippocampus of highly aggressive rats. These data showed the involvement of Freud-1 and Freud-2 in the regulation of genetically defined fear-induced aggression. However, these silencers do not affect transcription of the 5-HT1A receptor gene in the investigated rats. Our data indicate the implication of posttranscriptional rather than transcriptional regulation of 5-HT1A receptor functional state in the mechanisms of genetically determined aggressive behavior. On the other hand, the implication of other transcriptional regulators for 5-HT1A receptor gene in the mechanisms of genetically defined aggression could be suggested.
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Kulikova EA, Bazovkina DV, Akulov AE, Tsybko AS, Fursenko DV, Kulikov AV, Naumenko VS, Ponimaskin E, Kondaurova EM. Alterations in pharmacological and behavioural responses in recombinant mouse line with an increased predisposition to catalepsy: role of the 5-HT1A receptor. Br J Pharmacol 2016; 173:2147-61. [PMID: 27004983 DOI: 10.1111/bph.13484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2015] [Revised: 02/24/2016] [Accepted: 02/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE One important syndrome of psychiatric disorders in humans is catalepsy. Here, we created mice with different predispositions to catalepsy and analysed their pharmacological and behavioural properties. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Two mouse lines, B6-M76C and B6-M76B, were created by transfer of the main locus of catalepsy containing the 5-HT1A receptor gene to the C57BL/6 genetic background. Behaviour, brain morphology, expression of key components of the serotoninergic system, and pharmacological responses to acute and chronic stimulation of the 5-HT1A receptor were compared. KEY RESULTS B6-M76B mice were not cataleptic, whereas 14% of B6-M76C mice demonstrated catalepsy and decreased depressive-like behaviour. Acute administration of the 5-HT1A receptor agonist 8-OH-DPAT resulted in dose-dependent hypothermia and in decreased locomotion in both lines. Chronic 8-OH-DPAT administration abolished the 5-HT1A receptor-mediated hypothermic response in B6-M76C mice and increased locomotor activity in B6-M76B mice. In addition, 5-HT metabolism was significantly reduced in the hippocampus of B6-M76C mice, and this effect was accompanied by an increased expression of the 5-HT1A receptor. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Our findings indicate that transfer of the main locus of hereditary catalepsy containing the 5-HT1A receptor from CBA mice to the C57BL/6 genetic background led to increased postsynaptic and decreased presynaptic functional responses of the 5-HT1A receptor. This characteristic establishes the B6-M76C line as an attractive model for the pharmacological screening of 5-HT1A receptor-related drugs specifically acting on either pre- or postsynaptic receptors. LINKED ARTICLES This article is part of a themed section on Updating Neuropathology and Neuropharmacology of Monoaminergic Systems. To view the other articles in this section visit http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bph.v173.13/issuetoc.
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- E A Kulikova
- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Cellular Neurophysiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Federal Research Center Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Division of the Russian Academy of Science, Novosibirsk, Russia
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Romero-Reyes J, Cárdenas M, Damián-Matsumura P, Domínguez R, Ayala ME. Inhibition of serotonin reuptake in the prepubertal rat ovary by fluoxetine and effects on ovarian functions. Reprod Toxicol 2016; 59:80-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2015.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2014] [Revised: 11/27/2015] [Accepted: 12/24/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Knockout Zbtb33 gene results in an increased locomotion, exploration and pre-pulse inhibition in mice. Behav Brain Res 2016; 297:76-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2015.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2015] [Revised: 09/29/2015] [Accepted: 10/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Voronova IP, Khramova GM, Kulikova EA, Petrovskii DV, Bazovkina DV, Kulikov AV. 5-HT2A receptors control body temperature in mice during LPS-induced inflammation via regulation of NO production. Pharmacol Res 2015; 103:123-31. [PMID: 26621247 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2015.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2015] [Revised: 11/19/2015] [Accepted: 11/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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G protein-coupled 5-HT2A receptors are involved in the regulation of numerous normal and pathological physiological functions. At the same time, its involvement in the regulation of body temperature (Tb) in normal conditions is obscure. Here we study the effect of the 5-HT2A receptor activation or blockade on Tb in sick animals. The experiments were carried out on adult C57BL/6 mouse males. Systemic inflammation and sickness were produced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS, 0.1mg/kg, ip), while the 5-HT2A receptor was stimulated or blocked through the administration of the receptor agonist DOI or antagonist ketanserin (1mg/kg), respectively. LPS, DOI or ketanserin alone produced no effect on Tb. However, administration of LPS together with a peripheral or central ketanserin injection reduced Tb (32.2°C). Ketanserin reversed the LPS-induced expression of inducible NO synthase in the brain. Consequently, an involvement of NO in the mechanism of the hypothermic effect of ketanserin in sick mice was hypothesized. Administration of LPS together with NO synthase inhibitor, l-nitro-arginine methyl ester (60mg/kg, ip) resulted in deep (28.5°C) and prolonged (8h) hypothermia, while administration of l-nitro-arginine methyl ester alone produced no effect on Tb. Thus, 5-HT2A receptors play a key role in Tb control in sick mice. Blockade of this GPCR produces hypothermia in mice with systemic inflammation via attenuation of LPS-induced NO production. These results indicate an unexpected role of 5-HT2A receptors in inflammation and NO production and have a considerable biological impact on understanding the mechanism of animal adaptation to pathogens and parasites. Moreover, adverse side effects of 5-HT2A receptor antagonists in patients with inflammation may be expected.
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- Irina P Voronova
- Institute of Physiology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, 630117 Novosibirsk, Russia
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- Institute of Physiology and Fundamental Medicine, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, 630117 Novosibirsk, Russia
| | - Elizabeth A Kulikova
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
| | - Dmitrii V Petrovskii
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
| | - Daria V Bazovkina
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia
| | - Alexander V Kulikov
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia.
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