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Xu G, Dong F, Su L, Tan ZX, Lei M, Li L, Wen D, Zhang F. The role and therapeutic potential of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) in ischemic stroke. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 171:116140. [PMID: 38211425 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116140] [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: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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Stroke is a prevalent cerebrovascular condition with a global impact, causing significant rates of illness and death. Despite extensive research, the available treatment options for stroke remain restricted. Hence, it is crucial to gain a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms associated with the onset and advancement of stroke in order to establish a theoretical foundation for novel preventive and therapeutic approaches. NF-κB, also known as nuclear factor κB, is a transcription factor responsible for controlling the expression of numerous genes and plays a crucial role in diverse physiological processes. NF-κB is triggered and regulates neuroinflammation and other processes after stroke, promoting the generation of cytokine storms and contributing to the advancement of ischemic stroke (IS). Therefore, NF-κB could potentially play a vital role in stroke by regulating diverse pathophysiological processes. This review provides an overview of the functions of NF-κB in stroke and its governing mechanisms. In addition, our attention is directed towards various potential therapies that aim to inhibit the NF-κB signaling pathway in order to offer valuable insights for the advancement of innovative treatment approaches for stroke.
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- Guangyu Xu
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050051, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050051, PR China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding 071000, PR China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050051, PR China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050051, PR China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050051, PR China
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- College of Forensic Medicine, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, PR China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine, Collaborative Innovation Center of Forensic Medical Molecular Identification, Shijiazhuang 050017, PR China; Research Unit of Digestive Tract Microecosystem Pharmacology and Toxicology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050017, PR China.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050051, PR China.
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Shehata SA, Kolieb E, Ali DA, Maher SA, Korayem HE, Ibrahim MA, Nafie MS, Ameen SH. Selenium alleviates modafinil-induced neurobehavioral toxicity in rat via PI3K/Akt/mTOR/GSK3B signaling pathway and suppression of oxidative stress and apoptosis: in vivo and in silico study. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:458-480. [PMID: 38015391 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-31093-4] [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: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Nonmedical use of modafinil (MOD) led to increased rates of overdose toxicity, road accidents, addiction, withdrawal, suicide, and mental illnesses. The current study aims to determine the probable MOD brain toxicity and elucidate the possible role of selenium (Se) in ameliorating the neurotoxicity in rat models. Fifty-four male Albino rats were randomly assigned into nine groups. The groups were G1 (control negative), G2 (Se0.1), G3 (Se0.2), G4 (MOD300), G5 (MOD600), G6 (Se0.1 + MOD300), G7 (Se0.2 + MOD300), G8 (Se0.1 + MOD600), and G9 (Se0.2 + MOD600). After finishing the experiment, blood and brain tissue were harvested for biochemical and histological investigation. Neurobehavior parameters were assessed. Tissue neurotransmitter levels and oxidative stress markers were assessed. Gene expression of PI3K/Akt/mTOR-GSK3B, orexin, and orexin receptor2 was measured by qRT-PCR. Histological and immunohistochemistry assessments, as well as molecular docking, were carried out. MOD-induced neurobehavioral toxicity exhibited by behavioral and cognitive function impairments, which are associated with decreased antioxidant activities, increased MDA levels, and decreases in neurotransmitter levels. Brain levels of mRNA expression of PI3K, Akt, and mTOR were decreased, while GS3K, orexin, and orexin receptors were significantly elevated. These disturbances were confirmed by histopathological brain changes with increased silver and Bax immunostaining and decreased crystal violet levels. MOD induced neurotoxic effects in a dose-dependent manner. Compared with the MOD groups, SE coadministration significantly attenuates MOD-induced toxic changes. Docking study shows the protective role of Se as an apoptosis inhibitor and inflammation inhibitor. In conclusion, Se could be used as a biologically effective antioxidant compound to protect from MOD neurobehavioral toxicity in Wistar rats by reversing behavioral alterations, inflammation, apoptosis, and oxidative injury.
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- Shaimaa A Shehata
- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
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- Clinical Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
- Center of Excellence in Molecular & Cellular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
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- Center of Excellence in Molecular & Cellular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
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- Histology and Cell Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
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- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt.
- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, College of Medicine, Jouf University, 72341, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, University of Sharjah, P. O. Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
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- Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Alsharqia, Egypt
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Ozturk Y, Bozkurt I, Guvenc Y, Kepoglu U, Cingirt M, Gulbahar O, Ozcerezci T, Senturk S, Yaman ME. Modafinil attenuates the neuroinflammatory response after experimental traumatic brain injury. J Neurosurg Sci 2023; 67:498-506. [PMID: 34545730 DOI: 10.23736/s0390-5616.21.05382-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Modafinil has been proven to exert anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and neuroprotective effects on numerous neurological disorders. However, its effects after traumatic brain injury (TBI) have not been yet explored. The aim of this study was to explore if Modafinil can attenuate the neuroinflammatory phase of TBI and clarify the possible underlying mechanisms. METHODS A weight drop model was used to induce experimental TBI on 30 Wistar albino rats. The treatment group received Modafinil on the day of the trauma and the following 5 days. Garcia Test was used to assess for neurological status and histopathological examination along with biochemical analysis of NSE, S-100B, CASP3, and TBARS levels were performed. RESULTS Rats treated with Modafinil after the trauma had a statistically significant higher Garcia Test Score (P<0.001) and presented with increased evidence of anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effect (P<0.05, P=0.005). Decreased levels of all biochemical parameters with NSE, CASP3, and TBARS having statistical significance was observed (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The findings of this paper support the notion that a psychoactive drug Modafinil, traditionally used for sleep disorders and also known as a cognitive enhancer may prove beneficial in decreasing mortality and morbidity after TBI through anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and neuroprotective effects.
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- Yasar Ozturk
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yenimahalle Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Neurosurgery Clinic, Cankiri State Hospital, Cankiri, Türkiye -
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Marmara University Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Rize State Hospital, Rize, Türkiye
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Türkiye
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- School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Hitit University, Corum, Türkiye
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- Neurosurgery Clinic, Memorial Spine Center, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Gazi University Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye
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Bagcioglu E, Solmaz V, Erbas O, Özkul B, Çakar B, Uyanikgil Y, Söğüt İ. Modafinil Improves Autism-like Behavior in Rats by Reducing Neuroinflammation. J Neuroimmune Pharmacol 2023; 18:9-23. [PMID: 37043086 DOI: 10.1007/s11481-023-10061-2] [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: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
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To evaluate the ameliorating effect of Modafinil on neuroinflammation, behavioral, and histopathological alterations in rats induced by propionic acid (PPA). Thirty male Wistar rats were used in the study, divided into 3 groups of ten subjects. One group served as a control, the subjects in the other two were given 250 mg/kg/day of PPA by intraperitoneal injection over the course of 5 days to induce autism. The experimental design was as follows: Group 1: Normal control (orally-fed control, n = 10); Group 2 (PPA + saline, n = 10): PPA and 1 ml/kg/day % 0.9 NaCl saline via oral gavage; Group 3 (PPA + Modafinil, n = 10) PPA and 30 mg/kg/day Modafinil (Modiodal tablets 100 mg, Cephalon) via oral gavage. All of the groups were investigated for behavioral, biochemical, and histological abnormality. Autism-like behaviors were reduced significantly in the rats treated with PPA. TNF-α, Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), IL-17, IL-2, and NF-KB levels as well as MDA levels and lactate were significantly higher in those treated with PPA compared to the control group. Using immunohistochemical methods, the number of neurons and GFAP immunoreactivity was significantly altered in PPA-treated rats compared to the control. Using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS), we found that lactate levels were significantly higher in the PPA-treated rats, while creatinine levels were significantly decreased. In the rats administered with Modafinil, behavior, neuroinflammation, and histopathological changes brought about by PPA were significantly reversed. Our results demonstrate the potential role of Modafinil in ameliorating PPA-induced neuroinflammation in rats.
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- Erman Bagcioglu
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany.
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- Department of Neurophysiology, Cologne University, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Physiology, Istanbul Bilim University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Istanbul Atlas University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Demiroğlu Bilim University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Garbossa L, Joaquim L, Danielski LG, Goldim MPDS, Machado RS, Metzker K, Bernades G, Lanzzarin E, Bagio E, Farias AD, Rosa ND, Medeiros FDD, Carli RJD, Oliveira BH, Ferreira NC, Palandi J, Bobinski F, Martins DF, Fortunato JJ, Barichello T, Petronilho F. The effect of modafinil on passive avoidance memory, brain level of BDNF and oxidative stress markers in sepsis survivor rats. Int J Neurosci 2022:1-9. [PMID: 36448768 DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2022.2154076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Propose/aim of study: Modafinil (MD) is a psychostimulant drug used off-label and cognitive dysfunction may be a significant emerging treatment target for this drug. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of MD on the neurochemical parameters and memory impairment of rats submitted to sepsis by cecal ligation and perforation (CLP).Material and method: Male Wistar rats (250-350g) were submitted to CLP, or sham as control, and divided into the sham + water, sham + MD (300 mg/kg), CLP + water, and CLP + MD (300 mg/kg) groups. Ten days after the administration of MD and CLP, the rats were submitted to a memory test by passive avoidance apparatus being sacrificed. The nitrite and nitrate (N/N) concentration, myeloperoxidase (MPO) and catalase (CAT) activity, lipid and protein oxidative damage, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels were measured in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.Results: The passive avoidance test verified an increase in the latency time compared training and test section in the groups sham + water and CLP + MD. Decreased N/N concentration and MPO activity were verified in the prefrontal cortex of rats submitted to CLP and MD treatment, as well as reduced protein and lipid oxidative damage in the hippocampus, which was accompanied by increased CAT activity and BDNF levels.Conclusion: Our data indicate the role of MD in attenuating oxidative stress parameters, the alteration of BDNF, and an improvement in memory impairment in rats ten days after induction of sepsis.
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- Leandro Garbossa
- Programa de Pos graduação em Ciências da Saúde, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Tubarão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos graduação em Ciências da Saúde, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Tubarão, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Neurology, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Health Sciences Unit, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC), Criciúma, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos graduação em Ciências da Saúde, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Tubarão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos graduação em Ciências da Saúde, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Tubarão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos graduação em Ciências da Saúde, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Tubarão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos graduação em Ciências da Saúde, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Tubarão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos graduação em Ciências da Saúde, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Tubarão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos graduação em Ciências da Saúde, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Tubarão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos graduação em Ciências da Saúde, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Tubarão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos graduação em Ciências da Saúde, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Tubarão, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos graduação em Ciências da Saúde, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Tubarão, Brazil
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- Experimental Neuroscience Laboratory (LaNEx), Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Palhoça, Brazil
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- Experimental Neuroscience Laboratory (LaNEx), Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Palhoça, Brazil
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- Experimental Neuroscience Laboratory (LaNEx), Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Palhoça, Brazil
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- Experimental Neuroscience Laboratory (LaNEx), Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Palhoça, Brazil
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- Experimental Neuroscience Laboratory (LaNEx), Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Palhoça, Brazil
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- Programa de Pos graduação em Ciências da Saúde, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL), Tubarão, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Experimental Pathophysiology, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Health Sciences Unit, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC), Criciúma, Brazil
- Center of Excellence on Mood Disorders, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX, USA
- Translational Psychiatry Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX, USA
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- Laboratory of Experimental Neurology, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Health Sciences Unit, University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC), Criciúma, Brazil
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Philipsen MH, Ranjbari E, Gu C, Ewing AG. Mass Spectrometry Imaging Shows Modafinil, A Student Study Drug, Changes the Lipid Composition of the Fly Brain. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202105004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Mai H. Philipsen
- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology University of Gothenburg Kemigården 4 41296 Göteborg Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology University of Gothenburg Kemigården 4 41296 Göteborg Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology University of Gothenburg Kemigården 4 41296 Göteborg Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology University of Gothenburg Kemigården 4 41296 Göteborg Sweden
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Philipsen MH, Ranjbari E, Gu C, Ewing AG. Mass Spectrometry Imaging Shows Modafinil, A Student Study Drug, Changes the Lipid Composition of the Fly Brain. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:17378-17382. [PMID: 34041832 PMCID: PMC8361715 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202105004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Modafinil, a widely used psychoactive drug, has been shown to exert a positive impact on cognition and is used to treat sleep disorders and hyperactivity. Using time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometric imaging, we studied the changes of brain lipids of Drosophila melanogaster induced by modafinil to gain insight into the functional mechanism of modafinil in the brain. We found that upon modafinil treatment, the abundance of phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin species in the central brain of Drosophila is significantly decreased, whereas the levels of phosphatidylethanolamine and phosphatidylinositol in the brains show significant enhancement compared to the control flies. The alteration of brain lipids caused by modafinil is consistent with previous studies about cognition-related drugs and offers a plausible mechanism regarding the action of modafinil in the brain as well as a potential target for the treatment of certain disorders.
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- Mai H. Philipsen
- Department of Chemistry and Molecular BiologyUniversity of GothenburgKemigården 441296GöteborgSweden
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- Department of Chemistry and Molecular BiologyUniversity of GothenburgKemigården 441296GöteborgSweden
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- Department of Chemistry and Molecular BiologyUniversity of GothenburgKemigården 441296GöteborgSweden
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- Department of Chemistry and Molecular BiologyUniversity of GothenburgKemigården 441296GöteborgSweden
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Kowsari G, Mehrabi S, Soleimani Asl S, Pourhamzeh M, Mousavizadeh K, Mehdizadeh M. Nicotine and modafinil combination protects against the neurotoxicity induced by 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine in hippocampal neurons of male rats. J Chem Neuroanat 2021; 116:101986. [PMID: 34119664 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchemneu.2021.101986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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MDMA (3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a common recreational drug of abuse which causes neurodegeneration. Nicotine and modafinil provide antioxidant and neuroprotective properties and may be beneficial in the management of MDMA-induced neurotoxicity. The purpose of this study was to characterize how acute and chronic administration of nicotine and/or modafinil exert protective effects against the MDMA-induced impaired cognitive performance, oxidative stress, and neuronal loss. Adult male rats were divided into three groups, namely control, MDMA and treatment (modafinil and/or nicotine). MDMA (10 mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally during a three-week schedule (two times/day for two consecutive days/week). The treated-groups were classified based on the acute or chronic status of treatment. In the groups which underwent acute treatments, nicotine (0.5 mg/kg) and/or modafinil (100 mg/kg) were injected just prior to the MDMA administration (acute nicotine (NA), acute modafinil (MA), and acute nicotine and modafinil (NMA)). In the rats which received chronic treatments, nicotine (0.5 mg/kg) and/or modafinil (100 mg/kg) were injected every day during the three week-schedule administration of MDMA (chronic nicotine (NC), chronic modafinil (MC), and chronic nicotine and modafinil (NMC)). Learning and memory performance, as well as avoidance response, were assessed by Morris water maze and Shuttle box, respectively. Our findings indicate enhanced learning and memory and avoidance response in the NMC group. By TUNEL test and Cresyl Violet staining we evaluated neuronal loss and apoptosis in the hippocampal CA1 and found increased neuronal viability in the NMC group. On the other hand, chronic administration of modafinil and nicotine significantly down-regulated the caspase 3 and up-regulated both BDNF and TrkB levels in the MDMA-received rats. The serum levels of glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were evaluated and we found that the alterations of serum levels of GPx and TAC were considerably prevented in the NMC group. The overall results indicate that nicotine and modafinil co-administration rescued brain from MDMA-induced neurotoxicity. We suggest that nicotine and modafinil combination therapy could be considered as a possible treatment to reduce the neurological disorders induced by MDMA.
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- Golshad Kowsari
- Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran; Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endometrium and Endometriosis Research Centre, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran; Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Nazarian S, Abdolmaleki Z, Torfeh A, Shirazi Beheshtiha SH. Mesenchymal stem cells with modafinil (gold nanoparticles) significantly improves neurological deficits in rats after middle cerebral artery occlusion. Exp Brain Res 2020; 238:2589-2601. [PMID: 32886135 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-020-05913-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Systemic treatments for ischemic stroke as a disease with high disability and death have been yet unsuccessful. Combined treatments can potentially cause better results in treatment of patients with Stroke. In this study we assessed the neuroprotective effect of modafinil-coated gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) in ischemic stroke rats. Stem cells and AuNPs offer great promise for new medical treatments. 60 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into five groups (12 in each group): (1) the group that developed middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO or ischemia), (2) the normal group (control), (3) the MCAO group that received MSC (C + MCAO), (4) the MCAO group that received MSC and modafinil (CM + MCAO), and (5) the MCAO group that received MSC and modafinil-coated AuNPs (CMN + MCAO). Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion (MCAO) was performed by inserting a silicone coat filament in the right internal carotid artery via the external carotid artery until it reached the anterior cerebral artery. The filament was located in the internal carotid artery for 60 min and then removed. Modafinil-coated AuNPs (100 mg/kg) or Modafinil (100 mg/kg) were given to the rats as an oral gavage, once a day in the morning time. Finally, infarct volume, BDNF (Brain-derived neurotrophic factor), GDNF (Glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor), NeuN (neuronal nuclear protein) expression, and cell apoptosis in brain were analyzed. The brain infarct volume and apoptosis significantly decreased and BDNF, NeuN, and GDNF increased in C + MCAO, CM + MCAO, and CMN + MCAO groups compared to ischemia. CMN + MCAO groups did not show significant difference in these factors compared to control group. These results demonstrated that the administration of stem cells and Modafinil-coated AuNPs at the same time had a good effect on ischemic brain injuries. It happened through increasing neurotrophic factors and decreasing brain cell apoptosis.
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- Sepideh Nazarian
- Department of Pharmacology, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
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Canyurt D, Tanriverdi LH, Ozhan O, Cansel M, Parlakpinar H, Vardi N, Cigremis Y, Yildiz A, Karaca Y, Yasar S, Acet A. Dose-dependent subacute cardiovascular effects of modafinil in rats. Drug Chem Toxicol 2020; 45:1044-1053. [PMID: 32777970 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2020.1803906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
Modafinil is used for the treatment of various sleep disorders; however, its usage among healthy individuals is also increasing. There are a limited number of cardiovascular side effects, including ischemic T-wave changes, dyspnea, hypertension, and tachycardia in the literature. Our research aimed to investigate the dose-dependent subacute cardiovascular effects of modafinil in rats. Thirty-two rats were randomly and equally assigned to a control group (vehicle-treated for 14 days), a subacute low-dose group (SALD, 10 mg/kg for 14 days), a subacute moderate-dose group (SAMD, 100 mg/kg for 14 days), and a subacute high-dose group (SHD, 600 mg/kg for 14 days). The cardiovascular effects of modafinil were evaluated using hemodynamic, biochemical, electrocardiographic, electrophysiologic, and histopathologic parameters. In terms of hemodynamic parameters, heart rate, and systolic/diastolic/mean blood pressure levels, electrophysiological parameters did not reach statistical significance among the groups (p > 0.05). The incidence of T-wave negativity in SAMD and SAHD groups was 25 and 37.5%, respectively. Moreover, one rat per group was affected by an atrioventricular blockage. Malondialdehyde, superoxide dismutase, catalase, and reduced glutathione levels in the heart and vascular tissues, serum troponin-I, and creatine kinase levels were similar between the modafinil-administered groups and the control group (p > 0.05); this indicates that modafinil activated neither oxidative stress nor antioxidant pathway. Also, there was no difference in histopathological parameters between groups (p > 0.05). Supratherapeutic doses of modafinil may have the potential to cause ischemic cardiac damage and atrioventricular blockage, despite inconsistency with literature findings; however, this does not pertain to hemodynamic changes.
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- Dilan Canyurt
- Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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Yousefi-Manesh H, Rashidian A, Hemmati S, Shirooie S, Sadeghi MA, Zarei N, Dehpour AR. Therapeutic effects of modafinil in ischemic stroke; possible role of NF-κB downregulation. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2019; 41:558-564. [DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2019.1669045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Hasan Yousefi-Manesh
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Preclinical Core Facility, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Experimental Medicine Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Dias VT, Rosa HZ, D'avila LF, Vey LT, Barcelos RCS, Burger ME. Modafinil reduces amphetamine preference and prevents anxiety-like symptoms during drug withdrawal in young rats: Involvement of dopaminergic targets in VTA and striatum. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 2019; 92:199-206. [PMID: 30664970 DOI: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2019.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Revised: 01/15/2019] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
Drug abuse and addiction are overwhelming health problems mainly during adolescence. Based on a previous study of our research group, the rats that received modafinil (MD) during the adolescence showed less preference for amphetamine (AMPH) in adulthood. Our current hypothesis is that MD will show beneficial effects against AMPH preference and abstinence symptoms during adolescence, a critical lifetime period when drug hedonic effects are more pronounced. We investigated the influence of MD pretreatment on AMPH preference in conditioned place preference (CPP) paradigm in adolescent rats and anxiety-like symptoms during drug withdrawal (48 h after the last AMPH dose) in elevated plus maze (EPM) task. Besides that, oxidative and molecular status were evaluated in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) and striatum. Our findings showed, as it was expected, that adolescent animals developed AMPH preference together with anxiety-like symptoms during the drug withdrawal while the MD pretreatment prevented those behaviors. Besides promoting benefits on reward parameters, MD was able to preserve VTA and striatum from oxidative damages. This was observed by the increased catalase activity and reduced generation of reactive species and lipid peroxidation, which were inversely modified by AMPH exposure. At molecular level, MD exerted an interesting modulatory activity on the VTA and induced an up-regulation in striatal dopaminergic targets (TH, DAT, D1R and D2R). So far, during the adolescence, MD presented beneficial behavioral outcomes that could be attributed to its modulatory activity on the striatal dopaminergic system in an attempt to maintain the adequate dopamine levels.
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- Verônica Tironi Dias
- Graduate Program of Pharmacology, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Pharmacology, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Pharmacology, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Sciences: Toxicological Biochemistry, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Pharmacology, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil; Graduate Program in Biological Sciences: Toxicological Biochemistry, Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
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Dias VT, Vey LT, Rosa HZ, D'avila LF, Barcelos RCS, Burger ME. Could Modafinil Prevent Psychostimulant Addiction? An Experimental Study in Rats. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2017; 121:400-408. [DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.12821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Accepted: 05/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Verônica Tironi Dias
- Graduate Program of Pharmacology; Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) - RS; Santa Maria Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Sciences: Toxicological Biochemistry; Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) - RS; Santa Maria Brazil
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology; Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) - RS; Santa Maria Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Pharmacology; Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) - RS; Santa Maria Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Pharmacology; Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) - RS; Santa Maria Brazil
- Graduate Program in Biological Sciences: Toxicological Biochemistry; Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) - RS; Santa Maria Brazil
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology; Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) - RS; Santa Maria Brazil
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