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Posod A, Wechselberger K, Schmid A, Huber E, Urbanek M, Kiechl-Kohlendorfer U, Griesmaier E. Excitotoxicity Alters Endogenous Secretoneurin Plasma Levels, but Supplementation with Secretoneurin Does Not Protect Against Excitotoxic Neonatal Brain Injury. Neuroscience 2019; 410:239-253. [PMID: 31121260 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2019.05.023] [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: 03/23/2019] [Revised: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Abstract
Excitotoxicity plays an important role in the pathogenesis of developing brain injury. The neuropeptide secretoneurin (SN) has neuroprotective potential. The aim of this study was to investigate SN plasma concentrations following excitotoxicity and to evaluate the effect of SN as therapeutic strategy in excitotoxic newborn brain injury. Baseline SN plasma concentrations were established in healthy animals. To evaluate the effect of an excitotoxic insult on SN levels, mice pups were subjected to an intracranial injection of ibotenic acid and SN plasma concentrations were measured thereafter. To assess SN's neuroprotective potential, a subgroup of animals was randomly assigned to the following groups: i) "single treatment": vehicle 1× phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), SN 0.25 μg/g body weight (bw), SN 2.5 μg/g bw or SN 12.5 μg/g bw in a single dose 1 h after insult; ii) "acute repetitive treatment": vehicle 1× PBS or SN 0.25 μg/g bw every 24 h starting 1 h after insult; iii) "delayed repetitive treatment": vehicle 1× PBS or SN 0.25 μg/g bw every 24 h starting 60 h after insult. Animals subjected to excitotoxic injury showed significantly lower SN plasma concentrations 6 and 120 h after insult in comparison to healthy controls. Administration of SN did not positively affect lesion size, apoptotic cell death, microglial cell activation or cell proliferation. To conclude, endogenous SN plasma levels are lower in newborn mice subjected to an excitotoxic insult than in healthy controls. Supplementation with SN in various treatment regimens is not neuroprotective in the experimental animal model of excitotoxic newborn brain injury.
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- Anna Posod
- Paediatrics II (Neonatology), Department of Paediatrics, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Paediatrics II (Neonatology), Department of Paediatrics, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Paediatrics II (Neonatology), Department of Paediatrics, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Paediatrics II (Neonatology), Department of Paediatrics, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Paediatrics II (Neonatology), Department of Paediatrics, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Paediatrics II (Neonatology), Department of Paediatrics, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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- Paediatrics II (Neonatology), Department of Paediatrics, Medical University of Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria.
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Juszczak GR, Stankiewicz AM. Glucocorticoids, genes and brain function. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 2018; 82:136-168. [PMID: 29180230 DOI: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2017.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2017] [Revised: 10/18/2017] [Accepted: 11/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The identification of key genes in transcriptomic data constitutes a huge challenge. Our review of microarray reports revealed 88 genes whose transcription is consistently regulated by glucocorticoids (GCs), such as cortisol, corticosterone and dexamethasone, in the brain. Replicable transcriptomic data were combined with biochemical and physiological data to create an integrated view of the effects induced by GCs. The most frequently reported genes were Errfi1 and Ddit4. Their up-regulation was associated with the altered transcription of genes regulating growth factor and mTORC1 signaling (Gab1, Tsc22d3, Dusp1, Ndrg2, Ppp5c and Sesn1) and progression of the cell cycle (Ccnd1, Cdkn1a and Cables1). The GC-induced reprogramming of cell function involves changes in the mRNA level of genes responsible for the regulation of transcription (Klf9, Bcl6, Klf15, Tle3, Cxxc5, Litaf, Tle4, Jun, Sox4, Sox2, Sox9, Irf1, Sall2, Nfkbia and Id1) and the selective degradation of mRNA (Tob2). Other genes are involved in the regulation of metabolism (Gpd1, Aldoc and Pdk4), actin cytoskeleton (Myh2, Nedd9, Mical2, Rhou, Arl4d, Osbpl3, Arhgef3, Sdc4, Rdx, Wipf3, Chst1 and Hepacam), autophagy (Eva1a and Plekhf1), vesicular transport (Rhob, Ehd3, Vps37b and Scamp2), gap junctions (Gjb6), immune response (Tiparp, Mertk, Lyve1 and Il6r), signaling mediated by thyroid hormones (Thra and Sult1a1), calcium (Calm2), adrenaline/noradrenaline (Adcy9 and Adra1d), neuropeptide Y (Npy1r) and histamine (Hdc). GCs also affected genes involved in the synthesis of polyamines (Azin1) and taurine (Cdo1). The actions of GCs are restrained by feedback mechanisms depending on the transcription of Sgk1, Fkbp5 and Nr3c1. A side effect induced by GCs is increased production of reactive oxygen species. Available data show that the brain's response to GCs is part of an emergency mode characterized by inactivation of non-core activities, restrained inflammation, restriction of investments (growth), improved efficiency of energy production and the removal of unnecessary or malfunctioning cellular components to conserve energy and maintain nutrient supply during the stress response.
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- Grzegorz R Juszczak
- Department of Animal Behavior, Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding, Jastrzebiec, ul. Postepu 36A, 05-552 Magdalenka, Poland.
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding, Jastrzebiec, ul. Postepu 36A, 05-552 Magdalenka, Poland
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Daher I, Le Dieu-Lugon B, Dourmap N, Lecuyer M, Ramet L, Gomila C, Ausseil J, Marret S, Leroux P, Roy V, El Mestikawy S, Daumas S, Gonzalez B, Leroux-Nicollet I, Cleren C. Magnesium Sulfate Prevents Neurochemical and Long-Term Behavioral Consequences of Neonatal Excitotoxic Lesions: Comparison Between Male and Female Mice. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol 2017; 76:883-897. [PMID: 28922852 DOI: 10.1093/jnen/nlx073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) administration to mothers at risk of preterm delivery is proposed as a neuroprotective strategy against neurological alterations such as cerebral palsy in newborns. However, long-term beneficial or adverse effects of MgSO4 and sex-specific sensitivity remain to be investigated. We conducted behavioral and neurochemical studies of MgSO4 effects in males and females, from the perinatal period to adolescence in a mouse model of cerebral neonatal lesion. The lesion was produced in 5-day-old (P5) pups by ibotenate intracortical injection. MgSO4 (600 mg/kg, i.p.) prior to ibotenate prevented lesion-induced sensorimotor alterations in both sexes at P6 and P7. The lesion increased glutamate level at P10 in the prefrontal cortex, which was prevented by MgSO4 in males. In neonatally lesioned adolescent mice, males exhibited more sequelae than females in motor and cognitive functions. In the perirhinal cortex of adolescent mice, the neonatal lesion induced an increase in vesicular glutamate transporter 1 density in males only, which was negatively correlated with cognitive scores. Long-term sequelae were prevented by neonatal MgSO4 administration. MgSO4 never induced short- or long-term deleterious effect on its own. These results also strongly suggest that sex-specific neuroprotection should be foreseen in preterm infants.
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- Ismaël Daher
- Department of Neonatal Pediatrics and Intensive Care - Neuropediatrics, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; Normal and Pathological Glutamatergic Systems, Neuroscience Paris Seine, IBPS, INSERM U1130, CNRS UMR 8246 Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; INSERM U1088, Laboratoire de Biochimie, Centre de Biologie Humaine, Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, Amiens, France; Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, PSY-NCA, Rouen, France
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- Department of Neonatal Pediatrics and Intensive Care - Neuropediatrics, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; Normal and Pathological Glutamatergic Systems, Neuroscience Paris Seine, IBPS, INSERM U1130, CNRS UMR 8246 Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; INSERM U1088, Laboratoire de Biochimie, Centre de Biologie Humaine, Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, Amiens, France; Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, PSY-NCA, Rouen, France
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- Department of Neonatal Pediatrics and Intensive Care - Neuropediatrics, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; Normal and Pathological Glutamatergic Systems, Neuroscience Paris Seine, IBPS, INSERM U1130, CNRS UMR 8246 Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; INSERM U1088, Laboratoire de Biochimie, Centre de Biologie Humaine, Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, Amiens, France; Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, PSY-NCA, Rouen, France
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- Department of Neonatal Pediatrics and Intensive Care - Neuropediatrics, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; Normal and Pathological Glutamatergic Systems, Neuroscience Paris Seine, IBPS, INSERM U1130, CNRS UMR 8246 Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; INSERM U1088, Laboratoire de Biochimie, Centre de Biologie Humaine, Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, Amiens, France; Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, PSY-NCA, Rouen, France
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- Department of Neonatal Pediatrics and Intensive Care - Neuropediatrics, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; Normal and Pathological Glutamatergic Systems, Neuroscience Paris Seine, IBPS, INSERM U1130, CNRS UMR 8246 Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; INSERM U1088, Laboratoire de Biochimie, Centre de Biologie Humaine, Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, Amiens, France; Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, PSY-NCA, Rouen, France
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- Department of Neonatal Pediatrics and Intensive Care - Neuropediatrics, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; Normal and Pathological Glutamatergic Systems, Neuroscience Paris Seine, IBPS, INSERM U1130, CNRS UMR 8246 Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; INSERM U1088, Laboratoire de Biochimie, Centre de Biologie Humaine, Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, Amiens, France; Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, PSY-NCA, Rouen, France
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- Department of Neonatal Pediatrics and Intensive Care - Neuropediatrics, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; Normal and Pathological Glutamatergic Systems, Neuroscience Paris Seine, IBPS, INSERM U1130, CNRS UMR 8246 Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; INSERM U1088, Laboratoire de Biochimie, Centre de Biologie Humaine, Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, Amiens, France; Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, PSY-NCA, Rouen, France
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- Department of Neonatal Pediatrics and Intensive Care - Neuropediatrics, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; Normal and Pathological Glutamatergic Systems, Neuroscience Paris Seine, IBPS, INSERM U1130, CNRS UMR 8246 Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; INSERM U1088, Laboratoire de Biochimie, Centre de Biologie Humaine, Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, Amiens, France; Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, PSY-NCA, Rouen, France
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- Department of Neonatal Pediatrics and Intensive Care - Neuropediatrics, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; Normal and Pathological Glutamatergic Systems, Neuroscience Paris Seine, IBPS, INSERM U1130, CNRS UMR 8246 Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; INSERM U1088, Laboratoire de Biochimie, Centre de Biologie Humaine, Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, Amiens, France; Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, PSY-NCA, Rouen, France
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- Department of Neonatal Pediatrics and Intensive Care - Neuropediatrics, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; Normal and Pathological Glutamatergic Systems, Neuroscience Paris Seine, IBPS, INSERM U1130, CNRS UMR 8246 Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; INSERM U1088, Laboratoire de Biochimie, Centre de Biologie Humaine, Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, Amiens, France; Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, PSY-NCA, Rouen, France
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- Department of Neonatal Pediatrics and Intensive Care - Neuropediatrics, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; Normal and Pathological Glutamatergic Systems, Neuroscience Paris Seine, IBPS, INSERM U1130, CNRS UMR 8246 Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; INSERM U1088, Laboratoire de Biochimie, Centre de Biologie Humaine, Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, Amiens, France; Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, PSY-NCA, Rouen, France
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- Department of Neonatal Pediatrics and Intensive Care - Neuropediatrics, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; Normal and Pathological Glutamatergic Systems, Neuroscience Paris Seine, IBPS, INSERM U1130, CNRS UMR 8246 Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; INSERM U1088, Laboratoire de Biochimie, Centre de Biologie Humaine, Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, Amiens, France; Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, PSY-NCA, Rouen, France
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- Department of Neonatal Pediatrics and Intensive Care - Neuropediatrics, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; Normal and Pathological Glutamatergic Systems, Neuroscience Paris Seine, IBPS, INSERM U1130, CNRS UMR 8246 Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; INSERM U1088, Laboratoire de Biochimie, Centre de Biologie Humaine, Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, Amiens, France; Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, PSY-NCA, Rouen, France
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- Department of Neonatal Pediatrics and Intensive Care - Neuropediatrics, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; Normal and Pathological Glutamatergic Systems, Neuroscience Paris Seine, IBPS, INSERM U1130, CNRS UMR 8246 Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; INSERM U1088, Laboratoire de Biochimie, Centre de Biologie Humaine, Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, Amiens, France; Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, PSY-NCA, Rouen, France
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- Department of Neonatal Pediatrics and Intensive Care - Neuropediatrics, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, INSERM U1245, and Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; Normal and Pathological Glutamatergic Systems, Neuroscience Paris Seine, IBPS, INSERM U1130, CNRS UMR 8246 Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France; INSERM U1088, Laboratoire de Biochimie, Centre de Biologie Humaine, Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, Amiens, France; Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, PSY-NCA, Rouen, France
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