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Joshi SM, Thomas TC, Jadavji NM. Impact of increasing one-carbon metabolites on traumatic brain injury outcome using pre-clinical models. Neural Regen Res 2024; 19:1728-1733. [PMID: 38103238 PMCID: PMC10960300 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.389629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
Abstract
Traumatic brain injury is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, affecting over 69 million individuals yearly. One-carbon metabolism has been shown to have beneficial effects after brain damage, such as ischemic stroke. However, whether increasing one-carbon metabolite vitamins impacts traumatic brain injury outcomes in patients requires more investigation. The aim of this review is to evaluate how one-carbon metabolites impact outcomes after the onset of traumatic brain injury. PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases were searched for studies that examined the impact of B-vitamin supplementation on traumatic brain injury outcomes. The search terms included combinations of the following words: traumatic brain injury, dietary supplementation, one-carbon metabolism, and B-vitamins. The focus of each literature search was basic science data. The year of publication in the literature searches was not limited. Our analysis of the literature has shown that dietary supplementation of B-vitamins has significantly improved the functional and behavioral recovery of animals with traumatic brain injury compared to controls. However, this improvement is dosage-dependent and is contingent upon the onset of supplementation and whether there is a sustained or continuous delivery of vitamin supplementation post-traumatic brain injury. The details of supplementation post-traumatic brain injury need to be further investigated. Overall, we conclude that B-vitamin supplementation improves behavioral outcomes and reduces cognitive impairment post-traumatic brain injury in animal model systems. Further investigation in a clinical setting should be strongly considered in conjunction with current medical treatments for traumatic brain injury-affected individuals.
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- Sanika M. Joshi
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, CA, USA
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, CA, USA
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- Department of Child Health, College of Medicine – Phoenix, University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, CA, USA
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, CA, USA
- Department of Child Health, College of Medicine – Phoenix, University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USA
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, CA, USA
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
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Mbs GBY, Wasek B, Bottiglieri T, Malysheva O, Caudill MA, Jadavji NM. Dietary vitamin B12 deficiency impairs motor function and changes neuronal survival and choline metabolism after ischemic stroke in middle-aged male and female mice. Nutr Neurosci 2024; 27:300-309. [PMID: 36932327 DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2023.2188639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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Nutrition is a modifiable risk factor for ischemic stroke. As people age their ability to absorb some nutrients decreases, a primary example is vitamin B12. Older individuals with a vitamin B12 deficiency are at a higher risk for ischemic stroke and have worse stroke outcome. However, the mechanisms through which these occur remain unknown. The aim of the study was to investigate the role of vitamin B12 deficiency in ischemic stroke outcome and mechanistic changes in a mouse model. Ten-month-old male and female mice were put on control or vitamin B12 deficient diets for 4 weeks prior to and after ischemic stroke to the sensorimotor cortex. Motor function was measured, and tissues were collected to assess potential mechanisms. All deficient mice had increased levels of total homocysteine in plasma and liver tissues. After ischemic stroke, deficient mice had impaired motor function compared to control mice. There was no difference between groups in ischemic damage volume. However, within the ischemic damage region, there was an increase in total apoptosis of male deficient mice compared to controls. Furthermore, there was an increase in neuronal survival in ischemic brain tissue of the vitamin B12 deficient mice compared to controls. Additionally, there were changes in choline metabolites in ischemic brain tissue because of a vitamin B12 deficiency. The data presented in this study confirms that a vitamin B12 deficiency worsens stroke outcome in male and female mice. The mechanisms driving this change may be a result of neuronal survival and compensation in choline metabolism within the damaged brain tissue.
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- Gyllian B Yahn Mbs
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Center of Metabolomics, Institute of Metabolic Disease, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Center of Metabolomics, Institute of Metabolic Disease, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
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Joshi SM, Jadavji NM. Deficiencies in one-carbon metabolism led to increased neurological disease risk and worse outcome: homocysteine is a marker of disease state. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1285502. [PMID: 38450239 PMCID: PMC10915003 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1285502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
Abstract
Elevated plasma homocysteine levels have been identified as a significant, independent risk factor for the development of cognitive decline including Alzheimer's disease. While several studies have explored the link between homocysteine and disease risk, the associations have not been entirely clear. Elevated levels of homocysteine serve as a disease marker and understanding the underlying cause of these increased levels (e.g., dietary or genetic deficiency in one-carbon metabolism, 1C) will provide valuable insights into neurological disease risk and outcomes. Previous cell culture experiments investigating the mechanisms involved used ultra-high levels of homocysteine that are not observed in human patients. These studies have demonstrated the negative impacts of ultra-high levels of homocysteine can have on for example proliferation of neuroprogenitor cells in the adult hippocampus, as well as triggering neuronal apoptosis through a series of events, including DNA damage, PARP activation, NAD depletion, mitochondrial dysfunction, and oxidative stress. The aim of this mini-review article will summarize the literature on deficiencies in 1C and how they contribute to disease risk and outcomes and that homocysteine is a marker of disease.
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- Sanika M. Joshi
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, United States
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, United States
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, United States
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, United States
- Department of Child Health, College of Medicine – Phoenix, University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, United States
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, United States
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Pull K, Folk R, Kang J, Jackson S, Gusek B, Esfandiarei M, Jadavji NM. Impact of maternal dietary folic acid or choline dietary deficiencies on vascular function in young and middle-aged female mouse offspring after ischemic stroke. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2023; 325:H1354-H1359. [PMID: 37801048 PMCID: PMC10908400 DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00502.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Adequate maternal dietary levels of one-carbon metabolites, such as folic acid and choline, play an important role in the closure of the neural tube in utero; however, the impact of deficiencies in one-carbon (1C) metabolism on offspring neurological function after birth remain undefined. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability globally. The aim of our study was to determine the impact of maternal 1C nutritional deficiencies on cerebral and peripheral blood flow after ischemic stroke in adult female offspring. In this study, female mice were placed on either control (CD)-, folic acid (FADD)-, or choline (ChDD)-deficient diets before pregnancy. Female offspring were weaned onto a CD for the duration of the study. Ischemic stroke was induced in offspring and after 6 wk cerebral and peripheral blood flow velocity was measured using ultrasound imaging. Our data showed that 11.5-mo-old female offspring from ChDD mothers had reduced blood flow in the posterior cerebral artery compared with controls. In peripheral blood flow velocity measurements, we report an aging effect. These results emphasize the importance of maternal 1C diet in early life neuro-programming on long-term vasculature health.NEW & NOTEWORTHY We demonstrate that a maternal dietary deficiency in one-carbon (1C) metabolites result in reduced cerebral blood flow in adult female offspring after ischemic stroke, but the long-term effects are not present. This result points to the key role of the maternal diet in early life neuroprogramming, while emphasizing its effects on both fetal development and long-term cerebrovascular health.
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- Kasey Pull
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, United States
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, United States
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, United States
- Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine Phoenix, University of Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, United States
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, United States
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, United States
- Department of Child Health, College of Medicine Phoenix, University of Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Clementson M, Hurley L, Coonrod S, Bennett C, Marella P, Pascual AS, Pull K, Wasek B, Bottiglieri T, Malysheva O, Caudill MA, Jadavji NM. Maternal dietary deficiencies in folic acid or choline worsen stroke outcomes in adult male and female mouse offspring. Neural Regen Res 2023; 18:2443-2448. [PMID: 37282475 PMCID: PMC10360112 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.371375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Maternal one-carbon metabolism plays an important role in early life programming. There is a well-established connection between the fetal environment and the health status of the offspring. However, there is a knowledge gap on how maternal nutrition impacts stroke outcomes in offspring. The aim of our study was to investigate the role of maternal dietary deficiencies in folic acid or choline on stroke outcomes in 3-month-old offspring. Adult female mice were fed a folic acid-deficient diet, choline-deficient diet, or control diet 4 weeks before pregnancy. They were continued on diets during pregnancy and lactation. Male and female offspring were weaned onto a control diet and at 2 months of age were subjected to ischemic stroke within the sensorimotor cortex via photothrombotic damage. Mothers maintained on either a folic acid-deficient diet or choline-deficient diet had reduced levels of S-adenosylmethionine in the liver and S-adenosylhomocysteine in the plasma. After ischemic stroke, motor function was impaired in 3-month-old offspring from mothers receiving either a folic acid-deficient diet or choline-deficient diet compared to the animals receiving a control diet. In brain tissue, there was no difference in ischemic damage volume. When protein levels were assessed in ischemic brain tissue, there were lower levels of active caspase-3 and hypoxia-inducible factor 1α in males compared to females and betaine levels were reduced in offspring from the mothers receiving a choline-deficient diet. Our results demonstrate that a deficient maternal diet at critical time points in neurodevelopment results in worse stroke outcomes. This study emphasizes the importance of maternal diet and the impact it can have on offspring health.
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- McCoy Clementson
- Department of Biomedical Sciences; College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences; College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences; College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Center of Metabolomics, Institute of Metabolic Disease, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Center of Metabolomics, Institute of Metabolic Disease, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences; College of Osteopathic Medicine; College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA; Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada; Department of Child Health, College of Medicine - Phoenix, University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Hogervorst E, Haskell-Ramsay C, Jadavji NM. Editorial: Women in nutrition and brain health. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1229751. [PMID: 37781130 PMCID: PMC10534978 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1229751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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- Eef Hogervorst
- National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine (NCSEM), Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Graduate Studies, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, United States
- Department of Child Health, College of Medicine Phoenix, University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, United States
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Virdi S, McKee AM, Nuthi M, Jadavji NM. The Role of One-Carbon Metabolism in Healthy Brain Aging. Nutrients 2023; 15:3891. [PMID: 37764675 PMCID: PMC10537016 DOI: 10.3390/nu15183891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Aging results in more health challenges, including neurodegeneration. Healthy aging is possible through nutrition as well as other lifestyle changes. One-carbon (1C) metabolism is a key metabolic network that integrates nutritional signals with several processes in the human body. Dietary supplementation of 1C components, such as folic acid, vitamin B12, and choline are reported to have beneficial effects on normal and diseased brain function. The aim of this review is to summarize the current clinical studies investigating dietary supplementation of 1C, specifically folic acid, choline, and vitamin B12, and its effects on healthy aging. Preclinical studies using model systems have been included to discuss supplementation mechanisms of action. This article will also discuss future steps to consider for supplementation. Dietary supplementation of folic acid, vitamin B12, or choline has positive effects on normal and diseased brain function. Considerations for dietary supplementation to promote healthy aging include using precision medicine for individualized plans, avoiding over-supplementation, and combining therapies.
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- Sapna Virdi
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA; (S.V.); (A.M.M.); (M.N.)
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA; (S.V.); (A.M.M.); (M.N.)
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA; (S.V.); (A.M.M.); (M.N.)
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA; (S.V.); (A.M.M.); (M.N.)
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
- Department of Child Health, College of Medicine Phoenix, University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 85308, USA
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada
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Jadavji NM, Haelterman NA, Sud R, Antonietti A. Editorial: Reproducibility in neuroscience. Front Integr Neurosci 2023; 17:1271818. [PMID: 37727652 PMCID: PMC10505729 DOI: 10.3389/fnint.2023.1271818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Nafisa M. Jadavji
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Graduate Studies, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, United States
- Department of Child Health, College of Medicine Phoenix, University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, United States
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Center for Brain and Mind, Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Hurley L, Jauhal J, Ille S, Pull K, Malysheva OV, Jadavji NM. Maternal Dietary Deficiencies in Folic Acid and Choline Result in Larger Damage Volume, Reduced Neuro-Degeneration and -Inflammation and Changes in Choline Metabolites after Ischemic Stroke in Middle-Aged Offspring. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15071556. [PMID: 37049396 PMCID: PMC10096593 DOI: 10.3390/nu15071556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Maternal dietary levels of one-carbon (1C) metabolites (folic acid and choline) during pregnancy play a vital role in neurodevelopment. However, the impact of maternal dietary deficiencies on offspring stroke outcomes later in life remains undefined. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of maternal dietary deficiencies in folic acid and choline on ischemic stroke outcomes in middle-aged offspring. Female mice were maintained on either a control or deficient diet prior to and during pregnancy and lactation. At 10 months of age ischemic stroke was induced in male and female offspring. Stroke outcome was assessed by measuring motor function and brain tissue. There was no difference in offspring motor function; however, sex differences were present. In brain tissue, maternal dietary deficiency increased ischemic damage volume and offspring from deficient mothers had reduced neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation within the ischemic region. Furthermore, there were changes in plasma 1C metabolites as a result of maternal diet and sex. Our data indicate that maternal dietary deficiencies do not impact offspring behavior after ischemic stroke but do play a role in brain histology and one-carbon metabolite levels in plasma. Additionally, this study demonstrates that the sex of mice plays an important role in stroke outcomes.
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- Lauren Hurley
- Biomedical Sciences Program, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
- College of Dental Medicine of Arizona, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
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- College of Dental Medicine of Arizona, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
- Department of Child Health, University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ 85721, USA
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada
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Jadavji NM, Clementson M, Hurley L, Jauhal J, Coonrod S, Bennett C, Pull K, Pascual A, Wasek B, Bottiglieri T, Malysheva O, Caudill M. Abstract WP246: Ischemic Outcome In Young And Adult Offspring After Maternal Dietary Deficiencies In One-carbon Metabolites During Pregnancy And Lactation. Stroke 2023. [DOI: 10.1161/str.54.suppl_1.wp246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
Maternal one-carbon metabolism, including dietary levels of folic acid and choline, play an important role in early life programming. There is a well-established connection between the fetal environment and the health status of offspring. However, there is a gap in knowledge on how maternal nutrition will affect the health status of the offspring after a cardiovascular event like ischemic stroke. The aim of our study was to investigate the role of maternal dietary deficiencies in folic acid or choline on stroke outcome in 3- and 10-month-old male and female offspring. Adult female mice were fed a folic acid deficient diet (FADD), a choline deficient diet (ChDD), or a control diet (CD) four weeks prior to pregnancy to deplete stores, they were continued on diets during pregnancy and lactation. Male and female offspring were weaned onto a control diet and at 2 or 10 months of age were subject to ischemic stroke within the sensorimotor cortex via the photothrombosis ischemic damage model. At 3 or 11 months of age, motor function was measured in offspring and tissue was collected for analysis. Mothers maintained on either a FADD or ChDD had reduced levels of
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-adenosylmethionine in liver tissue compared to controls. In offspring after ischemic stroke, motor function was impaired in 3-month-old male and female offspring from deficient mothers compared to control diet offspring. In 11-month-old mice there was no impact of maternal diet on motor function, but we observed sex differences. Male middle-aged adult mice had worse motor function compared to female offspring. In brain tissue, there was no impact of maternal diet on ischemic damage volume in 3-month-old animals. Interestingly, maternal diet impacted ischemic damage in 10-month-old male and female offspring. Neurodegeneration and choline metabolism in ischemic brain tissue was also impacted in 3 and 11-month-old offspring. The findings of our study suggest that a maternal diet deficient in either choline or folic acid impacts stroke outcome in young animals compared to middle-aged animals. These results points to the important role of the maternal diet in early life programming, while emphasizing its effects on both fetal development and long-term cerebrovascular health.
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- Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern Univ, Glendale, AZ
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Jadavji NM, Pull K, Folk R, Gusek B, Esfandiarei M. Abstract WP237: Maternal Dietary Choline Deficiencies During Pregnancy And Lactation Reduce Cerebral Blood Flow In 3-month-old Female Mice Offspring Following Ischemic Stroke To The Sensorimotor Cortex. Stroke 2023. [DOI: 10.1161/str.54.suppl_1.wp237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
A maternal diet that provides adequate nutrition during pregnancy and lactation is vital to the neurodevelopment of offspring. One-carbon metabolism plays an important role in the closure of the neural tube of the developing embryo; however, the impact of maternal one-carbon dietary deficiencies on offspring neurological function later in life remains relatively unknown. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death globally, and its prevalence is expected to increase in younger age groups as the incidence of various risk factors for stroke increases. The aim of our study was to determine the impact of maternal nutritional deficiencies on cerebral flow and peripheral hemodynamics after ischemic stroke in adult offspring. Adult female C57BL/6J mice were placed on either control (CD), choline (ChDD) or folic acid (FADD) deficient diets for four weeks to deplete stores prior to mating and were maintained on the assigned diet during pregnancy and lactation. Female offspring were weaned on to a CD for the duration of the study. Ischemic stroke was induced in the sensorimotor cortex of 2- and 10-month-old female offspring using the photothrombosis model. Six weeks after induction of stroke, cerebral and peripheral blood flow was measured using the Vevo2100 Pulse Wave Doppler tracing modality. Three and half-month-old female offspring from a ChDD mothers had reduced blood flow in the posterior cerebral artery compared to CD mice, this effect disappeared in 11.5-month-old offspring. In 11.5-month-old females we observed changes in peripheral hemodynamics, but not in young animals. The findings of our study suggest that a maternal dietary deficiency in choline results in reduced blood flow in adult female offspring after ischemic stroke, but the long-term effects are not present. This result points to the key role of the maternal diet in early life neuro-programming, while emphasizing its effects on both fetal development and long-term cerebrovascular health.
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- Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern Univ, Glendale, AZ
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Shirinian M, Chen C, Uchida S, Jadavji NM. Editorial: The role of epigenetics in neuropsychiatric disorders. Front Mol Neurosci 2022; 15:985023. [PMID: 35959102 PMCID: PMC9359137 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2022.985023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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- Margret Shirinian
- Department of Experimental Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
- Center for Infectious Disease Research, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
- *Correspondence: Margret Shirinian
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- Division of Neuropsychiatry, Department of Neuroscience, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, Japan
- Chong Chen
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- SK Project, Medical Innovation Center, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
- Shusaku Uchida
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Graduate Studies, College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, United States
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Nafisa M. Jadavji
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Coonrod S, Jadavji NM. The impact of maternal dietary deficiencies in folic acid and choline on offspring neuronal function after hypoxia. FASEB J 2022. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.2022.36.s1.00r45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Sarabipour S, Hainer SJ, Furlong E, Jadavji NM, de Winde CM, Bielczyk N, Shah AP. Writing an effective and supportive recommendation letter. FEBS J 2022; 289:298-307. [PMID: 33665964 PMCID: PMC8418620 DOI: 10.1111/febs.15757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Writing recommendation letters on behalf of students and other early-career researchers is an important mentoring task within academia. An effective recommendation letter describes key candidate qualities such as academic achievements, extracurricular activities, outstanding personality traits, participation in and dedication to a particular discipline, and the mentor's confidence in the candidate's abilities. In this Words of Advice, we provide guidance to researchers on composing constructive and supportive recommendation letters, including tips for structuring and providing specific and effective examples, while maintaining a balance in language and avoiding potential biases.
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- Sarvenaz Sarabipour
- Institute for Computational Medicine and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,Corresponding Author:
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, United States,Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
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- MRC Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology, University College London, London, United Kingdom,Department of Molecular Cell Biology & Immunology, Amsterdam UMC Locatie VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Welcome Solutions, Nijmegen, the Netherlands,Stichting Solaris Onderzoek en Ontwikkeling, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- The Solomon H. Snyder Department of Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Rando HM, Wellhausen N, Ghosh S, Lee AJ, Dattoli AA, Hu F, Byrd JB, Rafizadeh DN, Lordan R, Qi Y, Sun Y, Brueffer C, Field JM, Ben Guebila M, Jadavji NM, Skelly AN, Ramsundar B, Wang J, Goel RR, Park Y, Boca SM, Gitter A, Greene CS. Identification and Development of Therapeutics for COVID-19. mSystems 2021; 6:e0023321. [PMID: 34726496 PMCID: PMC8562484 DOI: 10.1128/msystems.00233-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
After emerging in China in late 2019, the novel coronavirus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spread worldwide, and as of mid-2021, it remains a significant threat globally. Only a few coronaviruses are known to infect humans, and only two cause infections similar in severity to SARS-CoV-2: Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus, a species closely related to SARS-CoV-2 that emerged in 2002, and Middle East respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus, which emerged in 2012. Unlike the current pandemic, previous epidemics were controlled rapidly through public health measures, but the body of research investigating severe acute respiratory syndrome and Middle East respiratory syndrome has proven valuable for identifying approaches to treating and preventing novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Building on this research, the medical and scientific communities have responded rapidly to the COVID-19 crisis and identified many candidate therapeutics. The approaches used to identify candidates fall into four main categories: adaptation of clinical approaches to diseases with related pathologies, adaptation based on virological properties, adaptation based on host response, and data-driven identification (ID) of candidates based on physical properties or on pharmacological compendia. To date, a small number of therapeutics have already been authorized by regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), while most remain under investigation. The scale of the COVID-19 crisis offers a rare opportunity to collect data on the effects of candidate therapeutics. This information provides insight not only into the management of coronavirus diseases but also into the relative success of different approaches to identifying candidate therapeutics against an emerging disease. IMPORTANCE The COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly evolving crisis. With the worldwide scientific community shifting focus onto the SARS-CoV-2 virus and COVID-19, a large number of possible pharmaceutical approaches for treatment and prevention have been proposed. What was known about each of these potential interventions evolved rapidly throughout 2020 and 2021. This fast-paced area of research provides important insight into how the ongoing pandemic can be managed and also demonstrates the power of interdisciplinary collaboration to rapidly understand a virus and match its characteristics with existing or novel pharmaceuticals. As illustrated by the continued threat of viral epidemics during the current millennium, a rapid and strategic response to emerging viral threats can save lives. In this review, we explore how different modes of identifying candidate therapeutics have borne out during COVID-19.
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- Halie M. Rando
- Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
- Center for Health AI, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Institute of Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Systems Pharmacology & Translational Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Systems Pharmacology & Translational Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Biomedical Science, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, USA
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Institute for Immunology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Institute for Immunology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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BansalVikasBartonJohn P.BocaSimina M.BoerckelJoel D.BruefferChristianByrdJames BrianCaponeStephenDasShiktaDattoliAnna AdaDziakJohn J.FieldJeffrey M.GhoshSoumitaGitterAnthonyGoelRishi RajGreeneCasey S.GuebilaMarouen BenHimmelsteinDaniel S.HuFenglingJadavjiNafisa M.KamilJeremy P.KnyazevSergeyKollaLikhithaLeeAlexandra J.LordanRonanLubianaTiagoLukanTemitayoMacLeanAdam L.MaiDavidMangulSergheiManheimDavidMcGowanLucy D’AgostinoNaikAmrutaParkYoSonPerrinDimitriQiYanjunRafizadehDiane N.RamsundarBharathRandoHalie M.RaySandipanRobsonMichael P.RubinettiVincentSellElizabethShinholsterLamonicaSkellyAshwin N.SunYuchenSunYushaSzetoGregory L.VelazquezRyanWangJinhuiWellhausenNils
- Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
- Center for Health AI, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
- Institute of Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Systems Pharmacology & Translational Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Department of Computer Science, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Biomedical Science, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, USA
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Institute for Immunology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- The DeepChem Project
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Innovation Center for Biomedical Informatics, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
- Early Biometrics & Statistical Innovation, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, R & D, AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, University of Wisconsin—Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- Morgridge Institute for Research, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- Childhood Cancer Data Lab, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Innovation Center for Biomedical Informatics, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA
- Early Biometrics & Statistical Innovation, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, R & D, AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, University of Wisconsin—Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
- Morgridge Institute for Research, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
- Center for Health AI, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
- Department of Systems Pharmacology & Translational Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Childhood Cancer Data Lab, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Ischemic stroke results in disability and mortality worldwide. Nutrition is a modifiable risk factor for stroke. For example, deficiencies in one-carbon metabolism have been linked to increased risk of stroke through elevated levels of homocysteine. Some countries world-wide fortify their diets with folates to prevent neural tube defects, but deficiencies in other one-carbon metabolites, such as vitamin B12 and choline are still present in many populations. The aim of this review is to understand the current evidence on how dietary supplementation by nutrients which modulate one-carbon metabolism impact stroke outcome. RECENT FINDINGS The results from clinical studies evaluating lowering homocysteine through B-vitamin supplementation on stroke risk remain unclear. Other clinical and preclinical studies have shown increasing dietary intake of one-carbon metabolism has some benefit on stroke outcome. Preclinical studies have shown that increased levels of nutrients which modulate one-carbon metabolism help facilitate recovery in damage models of the central nervous system. One the mechanisms driving these changes is neuroplasticity. SUMMARY The data suggest that increasing dietary nutrients that modulate one-carbon metabolites in patients that are at a higher risk for and suffer from central nervous system diseases, such as stroke, could benefit in addition to other therapies.
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- Gyllian B Yahn
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona, USA
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Auer S, Haeltermann NA, Weissberger TL, Erlich JC, Susilaradeya D, Julkowska M, Gazda MA, Schwessinger B, Jadavji NM. A community-led initiative for training in reproducible research. eLife 2021; 10:64719. [PMID: 34151774 PMCID: PMC8282331 DOI: 10.7554/elife.64719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Open and reproducible research practices increase the reusability and impact of scientific research. The reproducibility of research results is influenced by many factors, most of which can be addressed by improved education and training. Here we describe how workshops developed by the Reproducibility for Everyone (R4E) initiative can be customized to provide researchers at all career stages and across most disciplines with education and training in reproducible research practices. The R4E initiative, which is led by volunteers, has reached more than 3000 researchers worldwide to date, and all workshop materials, including accompanying resources, are available under a CC-BY 4.0 license at https://www.repro4everyone.org/.
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- Susann Auer
- Department of Plant Physiology, Institute of Botany, Faculty of Biology, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, United States
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- QUEST Center, Berlin Institute of Health, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Brain Functional Genomics, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Medical Technology Cluster, Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- CIBO/InBIOO, Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos, Campus Agrário de Vairão, Porto, Portugal.,Departamento de Biologia, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Midwestern University, Glendale, United States.,Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
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Bennett C, Green J, Ciancio M, Goral J, Pitstick L, Pytynia M, Meyer A, Kwatra N, Jadavji NM. Dietary folic acid deficiency impacts hippocampal morphology and cortical acetylcholine metabolism in adult male and female mice. Nutr Neurosci 2021; 25:2057-2065. [PMID: 34042561 DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2021.1932242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE One-carbon (1C) metabolism is a metabolic network that integrates nutritional signals with biosynthesis, redox homeostasis, and epigenetics. There are sex differences in hepatic 1C metabolism, however, it is unclear whether sex differences in 1C impact the brain. The aim of this study was to investigate if sex modulates the effects of dietary folic acid deficiency, the main component of 1C, in brain tissue using a mouse model. METHODS Male and female C57Bl/6J mice were placed on a folic acid deficient (FD) or control diet (CD) at six weeks until six months of aged. After which brain tissue and serum were collected for analysis. In brain tissue, hippocampal volume, morphology, and apoptosis as well as cortical acetylcholine metabolism were measured. RESULTS Male and female FD mice had reduced serum levels of folate. Both males and females maintained on a FD showed a decrease in the thickness of the hippocampal CA1-CA3 region. Interestingly, there was a sex difference in the levels of active caspase-3 within the CA3 region of the hippocampus. In cortical tissue, there were increased levels of neuronal ChAT and reduced levels of AChE in FD females and male mice. CONCLUSIONS The results indicated that FD impacts hippocampal morphology and cortical neuronal acetylcholine metabolism. The data from our study indicate that there was only one sex difference and that was in hippocampal apoptosis. Our study provides little evidence that sex modulates the effects of dietary folate deficiency on hippocampal morphology and cortical neuronal acetylcholine metabolism.
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- Calli Bennett
- Biomedical Sciences Program, College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA.,College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, USA
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, USA
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, USA
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, USA
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA.,College of Dental Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA.,College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA.,Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
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Sarabipour S, Hainer SJ, Arslan FN, de Winde CM, Furlong E, Bielczyk N, Jadavji NM, Shah AP, Davla S. Building and sustaining mentor interactions as a mentee. FEBS J 2021; 289:1374-1384. [PMID: 33818917 DOI: 10.1111/febs.15823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
Mentorship is experience and/or knowledge-based guidance. Mentors support, sponsor and advocate for mentees. Having one or more mentors when you seek advice can significantly influence and improve your research endeavours, well-being and career development. Positive mentee-mentor relationships are vital for maintaining work-life balance and success in careers. Early-career researchers (ECRs), in particular, can benefit from mentorship to navigate challenges in academic and nonacademic life and careers. Yet, strategies for selecting mentors and maintaining interactions with them are often underdiscussed within research environments. In this Words of Advice, we provide recommendations for ECRs to seek and manage mentorship interactions. Our article draws from our experiences as ECRs and published work, to provide suggestions for mentees to proactively promote beneficial mentorship interactions. The recommended practices highlight the importance of identifying mentorship needs, planning and selecting multiple and diverse mentors, setting goals, and maintaining constructive, and mutually beneficial working relationships with mentors.
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- Sarvenaz Sarabipour
- Institute for Computational Medicine, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Institute of Science and Technology Austria, Klosterneuburg, Austria
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- MRC Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology, University College London, London, UK.,Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Amsterdam UMC Locatie VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Welcome Solutions, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Stichting Solaris Onderzoek en Ontwikkeling, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA.,Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
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- The Solomon H. Snyder Department of Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Advanced Science Research Center, City University of New York, NY, USA
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Rando HM, Wellhausen N, Ghosh S, Lee AJ, Dattoli AA, Hu F, Byrd JB, Rafizadeh DN, Lordan R, Qi Y, Sun Y, Brueffer C, Field JM, Guebila MB, Jadavji NM, Skelly AN, Ramsundar B, Wang J, Goel RR, Park Y, Boca SM, Gitter A, Greene CS. Identification and Development of Therapeutics for COVID-19. ArXiv 2021:arXiv:2103.02723v3. [PMID: 33688554 PMCID: PMC7941644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
After emerging in China in late 2019, the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 spread worldwide and as of mid-2021 remains a significant threat globally. Only a few coronaviruses are known to infect humans, and only two cause infections similar in severity to SARS-CoV-2: Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus, a closely related species of SARS-CoV-2 that emerged in 2002, and Middle East respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus, which emerged in 2012. Unlike the current pandemic, previous epidemics were controlled rapidly through public health measures, but the body of research investigating severe acute respiratory syndrome and Middle East respiratory syndrome has proven valuable for identifying approaches to treating and preventing novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Building on this research, the medical and scientific communities have responded rapidly to the COVID-19 crisis to identify many candidate therapeutics. The approaches used to identify candidates fall into four main categories: adaptation of clinical approaches to diseases with related pathologies, adaptation based on virological properties, adaptation based on host response, and data-driven identification of candidates based on physical properties or on pharmacological compendia. To date, a small number of therapeutics have already been authorized by regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), while most remain under investigation. The scale of the COVID-19 crisis offers a rare opportunity to collect data on the effects of candidate therapeutics. This information provides insight not only into the management of coronavirus diseases, but also into the relative success of different approaches to identifying candidate therapeutics against an emerging disease.
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- Halie M Rando
- Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, United States of America; Center for Health AI, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, United States of America · Funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (GBMF 4552)
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- Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- Institute of Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America · Funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (GBMF 4552)
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- Department of Systems Pharmacology & Translational Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- University of Michigan School of Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America · Funded by NIH K23HL128909; FastGrants
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America; Department of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaFunded by NIH Medical Scientist Training Program T32 GM07170
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- Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-5158, USA
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United States of America
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, United States of America
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- Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Biomedical Science, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, United States of America; Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Funded by the American Heart Association (20AIREA35050015)
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America; Institute for Immunology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, United States of America · Funded by NIH Medical Scientist Training Program T32 GM07170
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- Institute for Immunology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America · Funded by NHGRI R01 HG10067
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- Innovation Center for Biomedical Informatics, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America; Early Biometrics & Statistical Innovation, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, R & D, AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America
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- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America; Morgridge Institute for Research, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America · Funded by John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe Center for Research in Virology
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- Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America; Childhood Cancer Data Lab, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America; Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, United States of America; Center for Health AI, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, United States of America · Funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (GBMF 4552); the National Human Genome Research Institute (R01 HG010067)
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Currently, ischemic stroke is the most prevalent form of stroke compared to hemorrhagic and there is a high incidence in older adults. Nutrition is a modifiable risk factor for stroke. B-vitamins are part of a metabolic network that integrates nutritional signals with biosynthesis, redox homeostasis, and epigenetics. These vitamins play an essential role in the regulation of cell proliferation, stress resistance, and embryo development. A deficiency in vitamin B12 is common in older adults and has been reported to be implicated in ischemic stroke. The aim of this review was to investigate whether vitamin B12 deficiencies impact the risk and outcome of ischemic stroke. Clinical data from our literature review strongly suggest that a deficiency in vitamin B12 is a risk factor for ischemic stroke and possible outcome. Our survey of the literature has identified that there is a gap in the understanding of the mechanisms through which a vitamin B12 deficiency leads to an increased risk of stroke and outcome. A vitamin B12 deficiency can increase homocysteine levels, which are a well-established risk factor for ischemic stroke. Another potential mechanism through which vitamin B12 deficient may impact neurological function and increase risk of stroke, is changes in myelination, however this link requires further investigation. Further studies are required in model systems to understand how a vitamin B12 deficiency changes the brain.
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- Gyllian B Yahn
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA; Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Burgess K, Bennett C, Mosnier H, Kwatra N, Bethel F, Jadavji NM. The Antioxidant Role of One-Carbon Metabolism on Stroke. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:E1141. [PMID: 33212887 PMCID: PMC7698340 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9111141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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One-carbon (1C) metabolism is a metabolic network that is centered on folate, a B vitamin; it integrates nutritional signals with biosynthesis, redox homeostasis, and epigenetics. This metabolic pathway also reduces levels of homocysteine, a non-protein amino acid. High levels of homocysteine are linked to increased risk of hypoxic events, such as stroke. Several preclinical studies have suggested that 1C metabolism can impact stroke outcome, but the clinical data are unclear. The objective of this paper was to review preclinical and clinical research to determine whether 1C metabolism has an antioxidant role on stroke. To accomplish the objective, we searched for publications using the following medical subject headings (MeSH) keywords: antioxidants, hypoxia, stroke, homocysteine, one-carbon metabolism, folate, methionine, and dietary supplementation of one-carbon metabolism. Both pre-clinical and clinical studies were retrieved and reviewed. Our review of the literature suggests that deficiencies in 1C play an important role in the onset and outcome of stroke. Dietary supplementation of 1C provides beneficial effects on stroke outcome. For stroke-affected patients or individuals at high risk for stroke, the data suggest that nutritional modifications in addition to other therapies could be incorporated into a treatment plan.
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- Kassidy Burgess
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA;
- Biomedical Sciences Program, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA; (C.B.); (N.K.); (F.B.)
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA; (C.B.); (N.K.); (F.B.)
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
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- School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, H91 TK33, Ireland;
- College of Dental Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA; (C.B.); (N.K.); (F.B.)
- College of Dental Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA; (C.B.); (N.K.); (F.B.)
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA;
- Biomedical Sciences Program, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA; (C.B.); (N.K.); (F.B.)
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada
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Fernandes JD, Sarabipour S, Smith CT, Niemi NM, Jadavji NM, Kozik AJ, Holehouse AS, Pejaver V, Symmons O, Bisson Filho AW, Haage A. A survey-based analysis of the academic job market. eLife 2020; 9:e54097. [PMID: 32530420 PMCID: PMC7360372 DOI: 10.7554/elife.54097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Many postdoctoral researchers apply for faculty positions knowing relatively little about the hiring process or what is needed to secure a job offer. To address this lack of knowledge about the hiring process we conducted a survey of applicants for faculty positions: the survey ran between May 2018 and May 2019, and received 317 responses. We analyzed the responses to explore the interplay between various scholarly metrics and hiring outcomes. We concluded that, above a certain threshold, the benchmarks traditionally used to measure research success - including funding, number of publications or journals published in - were unable to completely differentiate applicants with and without job offers. Respondents also reported that the hiring process was unnecessarily stressful, time-consuming, and lacking in feedback, irrespective of outcome. Our findings suggest that there is considerable scope to improve the transparency of the hiring process.
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- Jason D Fernandes
- Department of Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Santa CruzSanta CruzUnited States
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- Institute for Computational Medicine, Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreUnited States
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimoreUnited States
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- Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, North Carolina State University Graduate SchoolRaleighUnited States
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- Morgridge Institute for ResearchMadisonUnited States
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadisonUnited States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences Midwestern UniversityGlendaleUnited States
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of MichiganAnn ArborUnited States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Washington University School of MedicineSt LouisUnited States
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education, University of WashingtonSeattleUnited States
- The eScience Institute, University of WashingtonSeattleUnited States
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaUnited States
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- Department of Biology, Brandeis UniversityWalthamUnited States
- Rosenstiel Basic Medical Science Research Center, Brandeis UniversityWalthamUnited States
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of North DakotaGrand ForksUnited States
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Abato JE, Moftah M, Cron GO, Smith PD, Jadavji NM. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency alters cellular response after ischemic stroke in male mice. Nutr Neurosci 2020; 25:558-566. [PMID: 32448097 DOI: 10.1080/1028415x.2020.1769412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Objective: Elevated homocysteine concentrations are a risk factor for stroke. A common genetic polymorphism in methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR 677 C→T) results in elevated levels of homocysteine. MTHFR plays a critical role in the synthesis of S-adenosylmethionine (SAM), a global methyl donor. Our previous work has demonstrated that Mthfr+/- mice, which model the MTHFR polymorphism in humans, are more vulnerable to ischemic damage. The aim of this study was to investigate the cellular mechanisms by which the MTHFR-deficiency changes the brain in the context of ischemic stroke injury.Methods: In the present study, three-month-old male Mthfr+/- and wild-type littermate mice were subjected to photothrombosis (PT) damage. Four weeks after PT damage, animals were tested on behavioral tasks, in vivo imaging was performed using T2-weighted MRI, and brain tissue was collected for histological analysis.Results: Mthfr+/- animals used their non-impaired forepaw more to explore the cylinder and had a larger damage volume compared to wild-type littermates. In brain tissue of Mthfr+/- mice methionine adenosyltransferase II alpha (MAT2A) protein levels were decreased within the damage hemisphere and increased levels in hypoxia-induced factor 1 alpha (HIF-1α) in non-damage hemisphere. There was an increased antioxidant response in the damage site as indicated by higher levels of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) in neurons and astrocytes and neuronal superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2) levels.Conclusions: Our results suggest that Mthfr+/- mice are more vulnerable to PT-induced stroke damage through the regulation of the cellular response. The increased antioxidant response we observed may be compensatory to the damage amount.
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- Jamie E Abato
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.,The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada.,Department of Medical Imaging, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA.,Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
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Jadavji NM, Murray LK, Emmerson JT, Rudyk CA, Hayley S, Smith PD. Paraquat Exposure Increases Oxidative Stress Within the Dorsal Striatum of Male Mice With a Genetic Deficiency in One-carbon Metabolism. Toxicol Sci 2020; 169:25-33. [PMID: 30726997 DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfz034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Paraquat is an herbicide that is commonly used worldwide. Exposure to paraquat results in Parkinson's disease (PD)-like symptoms including dopaminergic cell loss. Nutrition has also been linked in the pathogenesis of PD, such as reduced levels of folic acid, a B-vitamin, and component of one-carbon metabolism. Within one-carbon metabolism, methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) catalyzes the irreversible conversion of 5, 10-methylenetetrahydrofolate to 5-methyltetrahydrofolate. A polymorphism in MTHFR (677 C&→T) has been reported in 5%-15% of North American and European human populations. The MTHFR polymorphism is also prevalent in PD patients. The goal of this study was to investigate the impact of paraquat-induced PD-like pathology in the context of reduced levels of MTHFR. Three-month-old male Mthfr+/- mice, which model the MTHFR polymorphism observed in humans, were administered intraperitoneal injections of paraquat (10 mg/kg) or saline 6 times over 3 weeks. At the end of paraquat treatment, motor and memory function were assessed followed by collection of brain tissue for biochemical analysis. Mthfr+/- mice treated with paraquat showed impaired motor function. There was increased microglial activation within the substantia nigra (SN) of Mthfr+/- mice treated with paraquat. Additionally, all Mthfr+/- mice that were treated with paraquat showed increased oxidative stress within the dorsal striatum, but not the SN. The present results show that paraquat exposure increases PD-like pathology in mice deficient in one-carbon metabolism.
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- Nafisa M Jadavji
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Al Rubaye H, Adamson CC, Jadavji NM. The role of maternal diet on offspring gut microbiota development: A review. J Neurosci Res 2020; 99:284-293. [PMID: 32112450 DOI: 10.1002/jnr.24605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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In offspring, an adequate maternal diet is important for neurodevelopment. One mechanism by which maternal diet impacts neurodevelopment is through its dynamic role in the development of the gut microbiota. Communication between the gut, and its associated microbiota, and the brain is facilitated by the vagus nerve, in addition to other routes. Currently, the mechanisms through which maternal diet impacts offspring microbiota development are not well-defined. Therefore, this review aims to investigate the relationship between maternal diet during pregnancy and offspring microbiota development and its impact on neurodevelopment. Both human and animal model studies were reviewed to understand the impact of maternal diet on offspring microbiota development and potential consequences on neurodevelopment. In the period after birth, as reported in both human and model system studies, maternal diet impacts offspring bacterial colonization (e.g., decreased presence of Lactobacillus reuteri as a result of a high-fat maternal diet). It remains unknown whether these changes persist into adulthood and whether they impact vulnerability to disease. Therefore, further long-term studies are required in both human and model systems to study these changes. Our survey of the literature indicates that maternal diet influences early postnatal microbiota development, which in turn, may serve as a mechanism through which maternal diet impacts neurodevelopment.
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- Hiba Al Rubaye
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Biomedical Sciences Program, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Biomedical Sciences Program, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA
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Jadavji NM, Mosnier H, Kelly E, Lawrence K, Cruickshank S, Stacey S, McCall A, Dhatt S, Arning E, Bottiglieri T, Smith PD. One-carbon metabolism supplementation improves outcome after stroke in aged male MTHFR-deficient mice. Neurobiol Dis 2019; 132:104613. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nbd.2019.104613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Revised: 09/01/2019] [Accepted: 09/12/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Folic acid, a B vitamin, is vital for early neurodevelopment and is well known for its protective effect against neural tube defects. Various national health agencies worldwide recommend that women of childbearing age take approximately 0.4 to 1 mg of supplemental folic acid daily to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in offspring. Several countries have tried to promote folic acid intake through mandatory fortification programs to reduce neural tube defects. Supplementation combined with mandatory fortification of foods has led to high levels of folic acid and related metabolites in women of childbearing age. Recent studies have reported that oversupplementation, defined as exceeding either the recommended dietary allowance or the upper limit of the daily reference intake of folic acid, may have negative effects on human health. This review examines whether maternal oversupplementation with folic acid affects the neurodevelopment of offspring. Data from animal studies suggest there are behavioral, morphological, and molecular changes in the brain of offspring. Additional studies are required to determine both the dosage of folic acid and the timing of folic acid intake needed for optimal neurodevelopment in humans.
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- Lauren K Murray
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
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Moftah M, Jadavji NM. Role of behavioral training in reducing functional impairments after stroke. Neural Regen Res 2019; 14:1507-1508. [PMID: 31089041 PMCID: PMC6557093 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.255967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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- Mahira Moftah
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Wilson LA, Murphy MS, Ducharme R, Denize K, Jadavji NM, Potter B, Little J, Chakraborty P, Hawken S, Wilson K. Postnatal gestational age estimation via newborn screening analysis: application and potential. Expert Rev Proteomics 2019; 16:727-731. [PMID: 31422714 PMCID: PMC6816481 DOI: 10.1080/14789450.2019.1654863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Introduction: Preterm birth is a major global health concern, contributing to 35% of all neonatal deaths in 2016. Given the importance of accurately ascertaining estimates of preterm birth and in light of current limitations in postnatal gestational age (GA) estimation, novel methods of estimating GA postnatally in the absence of prenatal ultrasound are needed. Previous work has demonstrated the potential for metabolomics to estimate GA by analyzing data captured through routine newborn screening. Areas covered: Circulating analytes found in newborn blood samples vary by GA. Leveraging newborn screening and demographic data, our group developed an algorithm capable of estimating GA postnatally to within approximately 1 week of ultrasound-validated GA. Since then, we have built on the model by including additional analytes and validating the model's performance through internal and external validation studies, and through implementation of the model internationally. Expert opinion: Currently, using metabolomics to estimate GA postnatally holds considerable promise but is limited by issues of cost-effectiveness and resource access in low-income settings. Future work will focus on enhancing the precision of this approach while prioritizing point-of-care testing that is both accessible and acceptable to individuals in low-resource settings.
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- Lindsay A Wilson
- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute , Ottawa , Canada
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- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute , Ottawa , Canada
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- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute , Ottawa , Canada
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- Newborn Screening Ontario, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario , Ottawa , Canada
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- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute , Ottawa , Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Ottawa , Ottawa , Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Ottawa , Ottawa , Canada
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- Newborn Screening Ontario, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario , Ottawa , Canada
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- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute , Ottawa , Canada
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- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute , Ottawa , Canada
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Prieur EAK, Jadavji NM. Assessing Spatial Working Memory Using the Spontaneous Alternation Y-maze Test in Aged Male Mice. Bio Protoc 2019; 9:e3162. [PMID: 33654968 DOI: 10.21769/bioprotoc.3162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Revised: 01/15/2019] [Accepted: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The global population is aging and the prevalence of age-related diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia is increasing. Understanding functional impairments and disease processes is of vital importance in order to develop effective therapeutics. Using the natural exploratory behavior of mice, the spontaneous alternation y-maze can assess short-term spatial working memory. The protocol for y-maze testing is straightforward and requires minimal resources, as well as animal training and output. Therefore, it can be broadly applied to study short-term memory in aged rodent models.
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Zhang M, Jadavji NM, Yoo HS, Smith PD. Recombinant growth differentiation factor 11 influences short-term memory and enhances Sox2 expression in middle-aged mice. Behav Brain Res 2017; 341:45-49. [PMID: 29253511 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2017.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2017] [Revised: 12/11/2017] [Accepted: 12/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Previous evidence suggests that a significant decline in cognitive ability begins during middle-age and continues to deteriorate with increase in age. Recent work has demonstrated the potential rejuvenation impact of growth differentiation factor-11 (GDF-11) in aged mice. We carried out experiments to evaluate the impact of a single dose of recombinant (rGDF-11) on short-term visual and spatial memory in middle-aged male mice. On the novel object recognition task, we observed middle-aged mice treated rGDF-11 showed improved performance on the novel object recognition task. However, middle-aged mice did not show increased expression of phosphorylated-Smad2/3, a downstream effector of GDF-11. We noted however that the expression of the transcription factor, Sox2 was increased within the dentate gyrus. Our data suggest that a single injection of rGDF-11 contributes to improvements in cognitive function of middle-aged animals, which may be critical in the preservation of short-term memory capacity in old age.
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- Min Zhang
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 Canada.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 Canada.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 Canada.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 Canada.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Prieur EAK, Pjetri E, Zeisel SH, Jadavji NM. Reduced brain volume and impaired memory in betaine homocysteine S-methyltransferase knockout mice. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2017; 42:1228-1231. [PMID: 28715642 DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2017-0182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Using a mouse model, this study examined the impact of lack of betaine homocysteine S-methyltransferase (BHMT) on neurological function. Bhmt-/- mice maintained on a control diet had elevated concentrations of homocysteine, reduced total brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) volume, as well as impaired reference and short-term memories. The results of this study indicate that the absence of BHMT may play a role in neurological function.
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- Emily A K Prieur
- a Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada
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- b Department of Nutrition, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7461, USA.,c UNC School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA.,d Nutrition Research Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 28081, USA
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- b Department of Nutrition, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7461, USA.,c UNC School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA.,d Nutrition Research Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 28081, USA
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- a Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada.,e Department of Experimental Neurology, Center for Stroke Research Berlin, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin 10117, Germany
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Dam K, Füchtemeier M, Farr TD, Boehm-Sturm P, Foddis M, Dirnagl U, Malysheva O, Caudill MA, Jadavji NM. Increased homocysteine levels impair reference memory and reduce cortical levels of acetylcholine in a mouse model of vascular cognitive impairment. Behav Brain Res 2017; 321:201-208. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2016.12.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2016] [Revised: 12/26/2016] [Accepted: 12/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Bahous RH, Jadavji NM, Deng L, Cosín-Tomás M, Lu J, Malysheva O, Leung KY, Ho MK, Pallàs M, Kaliman P, Greene ND, Bedell BJ, Caudill MA, Rozen R. High dietary folate in pregnant mice leads to pseudo-MTHFR deficiency and altered methyl metabolism, with embryonic growth delay and short-term memory impairment in offspring. Hum Mol Genet 2017; 26:888-900. [PMID: 28069796 PMCID: PMC5409086 DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddx004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2016] [Revised: 12/06/2016] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) generates methyltetrahydrofolate for methylation reactions. Severe MTHFR deficiency results in homocystinuria and neurologic impairment. Mild MTHFR deficiency (677C > T polymorphism) increases risk for complex traits, including neuropsychiatric disorders. Although low dietary folate impacts brain development, recent concerns have focused on high folate intake following food fortification and increased vitamin use. Our goal was to determine whether high dietary folate during pregnancy affects brain development in murine offspring. Female mice were placed on control diet (CD) or folic acid-supplemented diet (FASD) throughout mating, pregnancy and lactation. Three-week-old male pups were evaluated for motor and cognitive function. Tissues from E17.5 embryos, pups and dams were collected for choline/methyl metabolite measurements, immunoblotting or gene expression of relevant enzymes. Brains were examined for morphology of hippocampus and cortex. Pups of FASD mothers displayed short-term memory impairment, decreased hippocampal size and decreased thickness of the dentate gyrus. MTHFR protein levels were reduced in FASD pup livers, with lower concentrations of phosphocholine and glycerophosphocholine in liver and hippocampus, respectively. FASD pup brains showed evidence of altered acetylcholine availability and Dnmt3a mRNA was reduced in cortex and hippocampus. E17.5 embryos and placentas from FASD dams were smaller. MTHFR protein and mRNA were reduced in embryonic liver, with lower concentrations of choline, betaine and phosphocholine. Embryonic brain displayed altered development of cortical layers. In summary, high folate intake during pregnancy leads to pseudo-MTHFR deficiency, disturbed choline/methyl metabolism, embryonic growth delay and memory impairment in offspring. These findings highlight the unintended negative consequences of supplemental folic acid.
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- Renata H. Bahous
- Departments of Human Genetics and Pediatrics, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Departments of Human Genetics and Pediatrics, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Pharmacology Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Institut de Neurociència Universitat de Barcelona (IBUB), Nucli Universitari de Pedralbes, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departments of Human Genetics and Pediatrics, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences and Genomics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Developmental Biology and Cancer Programme, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Pharmacology Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Institut de Neurociència Universitat de Barcelona (IBUB), Nucli Universitari de Pedralbes, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedical Investigation of Barcelona, Spanish National Research Council, Barcelona, Spain
- Center for Mind and Brain, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, USA
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- Developmental Biology and Cancer Programme, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences and Genomics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Departments of Human Genetics and Pediatrics, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Koturbash I, Jadavji NM, Kutanzi K, Rodriguez-Juarez R, Kogosov D, Metz GA, Kovalchuk O. Fractionated low-dose exposure to ionizing radiation leads to DNA damage, epigenetic dysregulation, and behavioral impairment. Environ Epigenet 2016; 2:dvw025. [PMID: 29492301 PMCID: PMC5804539 DOI: 10.1093/eep/dvw025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2016] [Revised: 10/25/2016] [Accepted: 10/27/2016] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Studies of Fractionated Exposure to Low Doses of Ionizing Radiation (FELDIR) has become of increasing importance to clinical interventions. Its consequences on DNA damage, physical, and mental health have been insufficiently investigated, however. The goal of this study was to determine the effects of FELDIR on the brain using a mouse model. We addressed the levels of DNA damage, global genomic methylation, and DNA methylation machinery in cerebellum, frontal lobe, olfactory bulb and hippocampal tissues, as well as behavioral changes linked to FELDIR exposure. The results reveal increased levels of DNA damage, as reflected by increased occurrence of DNA Strand Breaks (SBs) and dysregulation of stress-response kinase p38. FELDIR also resulted in initial loss of global genomic methylation and altered expression of methyltransferases DNMT1 (down-regulation) and DNMT3a (up-regulation), as well as methyl-binding protein MeCP2 (up-regulation). FELDIR-associated behavioral changes included impaired skilled limb placement on a ladder rung task, increased rearing activity in an open field, and elevated anxiety-like behaviors. The said alterations showed significant dose and tissue specificity. Thus, FELDIR represents a critical impact on DNA integrity and behavioral outcomes that need to be considered in the design of clinical intervention studies.
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- Igor Koturbash
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada T1K3M4
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada T1K3M4
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada T1K3M4
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada T1K3M4
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada T1K3M4
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada T1K3M4
- Alberta Epigenetics Network, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada T1K3M4
- Alberta Epigenetics Network, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Shanmugalingam U, Jadavji NM, Smith PD. Role of granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor in regeneration of the central nervous system. Neural Regen Res 2016; 11:902-3. [PMID: 27482209 PMCID: PMC4962578 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.184479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Emmerson JT, Jadavji NM. Impact of Maternal Folate Deficiencies on Early Neurological Development: A Narrative Review. J Pediatr Rev 2016. [DOI: 10.17795/jpr-6174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Grummisch JA, Jadavji NM, Smith PD. tPA promotes cortical neuron survival via mTOR-dependent mechanisms. Mol Cell Neurosci 2016; 74:25-33. [PMID: 26995507 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcn.2016.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2015] [Revised: 03/08/2016] [Accepted: 03/14/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is a thrombolytic agent commonly used in the treatment of ischemic stroke. While the thrombolytic effects of tPA have been well established, the impact of this blood-brain barrier (BBB) crossing drug on neurons is not known. Given the widespread use of tPA in the clinical setting and the strict therapeutic window established for effective use of the drug, we examined the molecular mechanisms mediating the impact of tPA on postnatal cortical neurons isolated from the mouse brain. Dissociated postnatal primary cortical neurons were treated with tPA and the effects on neuron survival were evaluated. Pharmacological inhibitors of several signaling pathways previously implicated in neuroprotection (mTOR, JAK/STAT, MAPK and PKA-dependent mechanisms) were used to pinpoint the mechanistic effectors of tPA on neuron survival in vitro. We report here that tPA treatment results in a time-dependent neuroprotective effect on postnatal cortical neurons that relies predominantly on Janus kinase (JAK) and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling mechanisms. Taken together, these data suggest that tPA promotes neuroprotection in a temporally-regulated manner and that both JAK and mTOR signaling effectors are critical mediators of this neuroprotective effect. The results suggest the possibility of targeting these defined mechanisms to potentially expand the therapeutic window for tPA.
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- Julia A Grummisch
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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Grummisch JA, Jadavji NM, Smith PD. The pleiotropic effects of tissue plasminogen activator in the brain: implications for stroke recovery. Neural Regen Res 2016; 11:1401-1402. [PMID: 27857733 PMCID: PMC5090832 DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.191204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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- Julia A Grummisch
- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Theoret JK, Jadavji NM, Zhang M, Smith PD. Granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor treatment results in recovery of motor function after white matter damage in mice. Eur J Neurosci 2015; 43:17-24. [PMID: 26474338 DOI: 10.1111/ejn.13105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2015] [Revised: 09/29/2015] [Accepted: 10/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Clinical stroke usually results from a cerebral ischaemic event, and is frequently a debilitating condition with limited treatment options. A significant proportion of clinical strokes result from specific damage to the subcortical white matter (SWM), but currently there are few animal models available to investigate the pathogenesis and potential therapeutic strategies to promote recovery. Granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) is a cytokine that has been previously shown to promote neuroprotective effects after brain damage; however, the mechanisms mediating this effect are not known. Here, it is reported that GM-CSF treatment results in dramatic functional improvement in a white matter model of stroke in mice. SWM stroke was induced in mice by unilateral injections of the vasoconstrictor, endothelin-1 (ET-1). The results reveal that ET-1-induced stroke impairs skilled motor function on the single pellet-reaching task and results in forelimb asymmetry, in adult mice. Treatment with GM-CSF, after stroke, restores motor function and abolishes forelimb asymmetry. The results also indicate that GM-CSF promotes its effects by activating mammalian target of rapamycin signalling mechanisms in the brain following stroke injury. Additionally, a significant increase in GM-CSF receptor expression was found in the ipsilateral hemisphere of the ET-1-injected brain. Taken together, the present study highlights the use of an under-utilized mouse model of stroke (using ET-1) and suggests that GM-CSF treatment can attenuate ET-1-induced functional deficits.
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- Jennifer K Theoret
- Neuroscience Department, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Neuroscience Department, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Neuroscience Department, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Neuroscience Department, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Jadavji NM, Deng L, Malysheva O, Caudill MA, Rozen R. MTHFR deficiency or reduced intake of folate or choline in pregnant mice results in impaired short-term memory and increased apoptosis in the hippocampus of wild-type offspring. Neuroscience 2015; 300:1-9. [PMID: 25956258 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2015.04.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2014] [Revised: 04/28/2015] [Accepted: 04/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Genetic or nutritional disturbances in one-carbon metabolism, with associated hyperhomocysteinemia, can result in complex disorders including pregnancy complications and neuropsychiatric diseases. In earlier work, we showed that mice with a complete deficiency of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), a critical enzyme in folate and homocysteine metabolism, had cognitive impairment with disturbances in choline metabolism. Maternal demands for folate and choline are increased during pregnancy and deficiencies of these nutrients result in several negative outcomes including increased resorption and delayed development. The goal of this study was to investigate the behavioral and neurobiological impact of a maternal genetic deficiency in MTHFR or maternal nutritional deficiency of folate or choline during pregnancy on 3-week-old Mthfr(+/+) offspring. Mthfr(+/+) and Mthfr(+/-) females were placed on control diets (CD); and Mthfr(+/+) females were placed on folate-deficient diets (FD) or choline-deficient diets (ChDD) throughout pregnancy and lactation until their offspring were 3weeks of age. Short-term memory was assessed in offspring, and hippocampal tissue was evaluated for morphological changes, apoptosis, proliferation and choline metabolism. Maternal MTHFR deficiency resulted in short-term memory impairment in offspring. These dams had elevated levels of plasma homocysteine when compared with wild-type dams. There were no differences in plasma homocysteine in offspring. Increased apoptosis and proliferation was observed in the hippocampus of offspring from Mthfr(+/-) mothers. In the maternal FD and ChDD study, offspring also showed short-term memory impairment with increased apoptosis in the hippocampus; increased neurogenesis was observed in ChDD offspring. Choline acetyltransferase protein was increased in the offspring hippocampus of both dietary groups and betaine was decreased in the hippocampus of FD offspring. Our results reveal short-term memory deficits in the offspring of dams with MTHFR deficiency or dietary deficiencies of critical methyl donors. We suggest that deficiencies in maternal one-carbon metabolism during pregnancy can contribute to hippocampal dysfunction in offspring through apoptosis or altered choline metabolism.
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- N M Jadavji
- Departments of Human Genetics and Pediatrics, McGill University, The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada.
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- Departments of Human Genetics and Pediatrics, McGill University, The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada.
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA.
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA.
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- Departments of Human Genetics and Pediatrics, McGill University, The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada.
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Jadavji NM, Wieske F, Dirnagl U, Winter C. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency alters levels of glutamate and γ-aminobutyric acid in brain tissue. Mol Genet Metab Rep 2015; 3:1-4. [PMID: 26937386 PMCID: PMC4750636 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgmr.2015.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2014] [Revised: 02/06/2015] [Accepted: 02/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is an enzyme key regulator in folate metabolism. Deficiencies in MTHFR result in increased levels of homocysteine, which leads to reduced levels of S-adenosylmethionine (SAM). In the brain, SAM donates methyl groups to catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), which is involved in neurotransmitter analysis. Using the MTHFR-deficient mouse model the purpose of this study was to investigate levels of monoamine neurotransmitters and amino acid levels in brain tissue. MTHFR deficiency affected levels of both glutamate and γ-aminobutyric acid in within the cerebellum and hippocampus. Mthfr−/− mice had reduced levels of glutamate in the amygdala and γ-aminobutyric acid in the thalamus. The excitatory mechanisms of homocysteine through activation of the N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor in brain tissue might alter levels of glutamate and γ-aminobutyric acid.
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Key Words
- 5-HIAA, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
- 5-HT, serotonin.
- 5-methylTHF, 5-methyltetrahydrofolate
- COMT, catechol-O-methyltransferase
- DOPAC, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid
- GABA, γ-aminobutyric acid
- Glutamate
- HPLC, high performance liquid chromatography
- HVA, homovanillic acid
- Homocysteine
- MTHFR, methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase
- Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase
- Monoamine neurotransmitters
- S-Adenosylmethionine
- SAM, S-adenosylmethionine
- γ-Aminobutyric acid
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- N M Jadavji
- Department of Experimental Neurology, Center for Stroke Research Berlin, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Experimental Psychiatry, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universitaet Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Experimental Neurology, Center for Stroke Research Berlin, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Germany; German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Experimental Psychiatry, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universitaet Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Jadavji NM, Deng L, Leclerc D, Malysheva O, Bedell BJ, Caudill MA, Rozen R. Severe methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency in mice results in behavioral anomalies with morphological and biochemical changes in hippocampus. Mol Genet Metab 2012; 106:149-59. [PMID: 22521626 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2012.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2012] [Revised: 03/26/2012] [Accepted: 03/26/2012] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The brain is particularly sensitive to folate metabolic disturbances, since methyl groups are critical for its functions. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) generates the primary circulatory form of folate required for homocysteine remethylation to methionine. Neurological disturbances have been described in homocystinuria caused by severe MTHFR deficiency. The goal of this study was to determine if behavioral anomalies are present in severe Mthfr-deficient (Mthfr(-/-)) mice and to identify neurobiological changes that could contribute to these anomalies. Adult male mice of 3 Mthfr genotypes (+/+, +/-, -/-) were tested on motor, anxiety, exploratory and cognitive tasks. Volumes (whole brain and hippocampus) and morphology, global DNA methylation, apoptosis, expression of choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) and glucocorticoid receptor (GR), and concentrations of choline metabolites were assessed in hippocampus. Mthfr(-/-) mice had impairments in motor function and in short- and long-term memory, increased exploratory behavior and decreased anxiety. They showed decreased whole brain and hippocampal volumes, reduced thickness of the pyramidal cell layer of CA1 and CA3, and increased apoptosis in hippocampus. There was a disturbance in choline metabolism as manifested by differences in acetylcholine, betaine or glycerophosphocholine concentrations, and by increased ChAT levels. Mthfr(-/-) mice also had increased GR mRNA and protein. Our study has revealed significant anomalies in affective behavior and impairments in memory of Mthfr(-/-) mice. We identified structural changes, increased apoptosis, altered choline metabolism and GR dysregulation in hippocampus. These findings, as well as some similar observations in cerebellum, could contribute to the behavioral changes and suggest that choline is a critical metabolite in homocystinuria.
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- Nafisa M Jadavji
- Department of Human Genetics, McGill University, Montreal Children's Hospital Research Institute, 4060 Ste. Catherine West, Montreal, Canada H3Z 2Z3.
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Jadavji NM, Supina RD, Metz GA. Blockade of mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid receptors reverses stress-induced motor impairments. Neuroendocrinology 2011; 94:278-90. [PMID: 22024815 DOI: 10.1159/000329988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2011] [Accepted: 05/31/2011] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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AIM Stress and glucocorticoids can influence movement performance and pathologies of the motor system. The classic notion assumes that the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) mediates the majority of stress-induced behavioral changes. Nevertheless, recent findings have attributed a more prominent role to the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) in modulating behavior. The purpose of this study was to dissociate the impact of MR versus GR activation in movement and stress-associated motor disruption. METHODS Groups of male and female rats were tested in skilled reaching and open field behavior and treated peri-orally with either agonists or antagonists for MR and GR, respectively. RESULTS Selective acute activation of MR (aldosterone) and GR (dexamethasone) decreased movement success with a magnitude similar to stress-induced impairment in male and female animals. By contrast, antagonist treatment to block MR (RU-28318) or GR (Mifepristone, RU-486) prevented motor impairments caused by acute restraint stress or corticosterone treatment. Moreover, both antagonists reversed chronic stress- and glucocorticoid-induced motor impairments to values comparable to baseline levels. Higher success rates in treated animals were accompanied by improved performance of skilled limb movements. In addition, combined treatment with MR and GR antagonists had additive benefit on aim and advance towards the reaching target. CONCLUSION These observations suggest that MR or GR equally influence motor system function with partially synergistic effects. Males and females show comparable responses to MR and GR activation or blockade. The need for balanced activation of MRs and GRs in motor control requires consideration in intervention strategies to improve performance in health and disease.
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- Nafisa M Jadavji
- Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, Canada
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Zucchi FCR, Kirkland SW, Jadavji NM, van Waes LT, Klein A, Supina RD, Metz GA. Predictable stress versus unpredictable stress: a comparison in a rodent model of stroke. Behav Brain Res 2009; 205:67-75. [PMID: 19573561 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2009.06.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2009] [Revised: 06/15/2009] [Accepted: 06/23/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Previous studies have associated stress with poor outcome in individuals affected by stroke. It was suggested that the effects of stress depend on the stressor's type and strength. Here we compare the effects of chronic predictable restraint stress and chronic unpredictable variable stress on motor recovery after focal lesion in the rat motor cortex. Adult male rats were pre-trained and tested in skilled reaching and skilled walking tasks. Animals were assigned to daily treatments of either restraint stress or variable stress starting 1 week prior to lesion up to 2 weeks post-lesion. One group served as lesion only control. The results revealed a distinct pattern of recovery and compensation of skilled movement. Animals exposed to predictable restraint stress had significantly lower reaching success at both pre- and post-lesion time points, and higher error rates in skilled walking when compared to lesion controls. Overall, restraint stress induced more pronounced motor impairments prior to and after injury than variable stress. Variable stress increased the number of attempts required to grasp food pellets and changed movement pattern performance. By contrast, variable stress improved limb placement accuracy when compared to lesion controls. The behavioural changes were not accompanied by differences in infarct size. These findings are in agreement with other studies reporting that both chronic predicable restraint stress and unpredictable variable stress influence the course of recovery following stroke, however, restraint stress might affect stroke recovery through a different route than variable stress.
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- Fabíola C R Zucchi
- Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, AB, Canada T1K 3M4
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Smith LK, Jadavji NM, Colwell KL, Katrina Perehudoff S, Metz GA. Stress accelerates neural degeneration and exaggerates motor symptoms in a rat model of Parkinson's disease. Eur J Neurosci 2008; 27:2133-46. [PMID: 18412632 DOI: 10.1111/j.1460-9568.2008.06177.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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The causes of most cases of Parkinson's disease (PD) are still poorly understood. Here we show that chronic stress and elevated corticosterone levels exaggerate motor deficits and neurodegenerative events in a Parkinson's disease rat model. Animals were tested in skilled and non-skilled movement while being exposed to daily restraint stress or oral corticosterone treatment. Stress and corticosterone compromised normal motor function and exaggerated motor deficits caused by unilateral 6-hydroxydopamine lesion of the nigrostriatal bundle. Moreover, stress and corticosterone treatments diminished the ability to acquire compensatory strategies in limb use during skilled reaching and skilled walking. In contrast, lesion control animals were able to significantly improve in the ability of skilled limb use during the repeated test sessions. The exaggerated motor impairments in stress-treated animals were related to accelerated loss of midbrain dopamine-producing neurons during the first week postlesion. Correlation analysis revealed a significant connection between loss of tyrosine hydroxylase-positive cells and increase in Fluoro-Jade-positive cells only in stress- and corticosterone-treated animals. Furthermore, stress and elevated corticosterone levels caused greater permanent loss of midbrain neurons than found in non-treated lesion animals. These findings demonstrate that stress and elevated corticosterone levels can exaggerate nigral neuronal loss and motor symptoms in a rat analogue of PD. It is therefore possible that stress represents a key factor in the pathogenesis of human PD by impeding functional and structural compensation and exaggerating neurodegenerative processes.
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- Lori K Smith
- Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB, T1K 3M4 Canada
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Jadavji NM, Kolb B, Metz GA. Enriched environment improves motor function in intact and unilateral dopamine-depleted rats. Neuroscience 2006; 140:1127-38. [PMID: 16678972 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2006.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2005] [Revised: 03/07/2006] [Accepted: 03/12/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Previous studies have suggested that experience and environmental conditions can affect the progression and severity of symptoms in Parkinson's disease. Furthermore, earlier reports have indicated that enriched environment promotes the survival of dopaminergic grafts in a rat model of Parkinson's disease. Here we investigated whether environmental enrichment affects normal motor function and the severity of dopamine depletion in a rat model of Parkinson's disease. Adult female Long-Evans rats were pre-trained and tested daily in a skilled reaching task. One group of rats was placed in an enriched environment while one group was housed under standard conditions. During this time period, reaching success of animals exposed to the enriched environment improved as compared with animals living in standard housing. The animals remained in the two housing conditions for six weeks prior to receiving unilateral infusion of the neurotoxin 6-hydroxydopamine into the nigrostriatal bundle. The daily behavioral testing continued up to four weeks after lesion. The observations showed that rats housed in an enriched environment significantly improved in reaching success during the first three weeks after lesion as compared with rats housed in the standard condition. Qualitative movement analysis, drug-induced rotation and histological findings indicate that compensatory processes in particular might have accounted for the behavioral improvements. These data are discussed in relation to possible mechanisms of experience-dependent modulation of the pathology of Parkinson's disease.
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- N M Jadavji
- Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada T1K 3M4
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