Quercetin abrogates bisphenol A induced altered neurobehavioral response and oxidative stress in zebrafish by modulating brain antioxidant defence system

Bisphenol A (BPA), a well-recognized anthropogenic xenoestrogen, has been identified as a causative agent responsible for inducing carcinogenicity, cognitive impairment, neurotoxicity, oxidative stress, etc. However, BPA-induced neurotoxicity and its possible amelioration through natural compound intervention remain elusive. The current study was performed to elucidate the neurotoxic potential of BPA in zebrafish (Danio rerio) by waterborne exposure and its possible amelioration by quercetin co-supplementation. Protective effect of quercetin against BPA-induced altered neurobehavioral response, oxidative stress and neuromorphological changes were evaluated in zebrafish brain. The present findings reveal that BPA-induced altered neurobehavioral response was ameliorated by quercetin. Biochemical studies advocate the potential therapeutic efficacy of quercetin against BPA-induced oxidative stress in zebrafish brain. Quercetin also shows neuroprotection against BPA-induced augmented neuronal pyknosis in periventricular grey zone (PGZ) of zebrafish brain. These basic findings indicate that quercetin may act as an effective intervention against BPA-induced neurotoxicity in zebrafish through down-regulation of oxidative stress.     

基于PI3K/Akt通路探讨氯吡格雷对脑缺血再灌注损伤大鼠的神经保护作用

目的基于磷酯酰激醇3-激酶/蛋白激酶B(PI3K/Akt)通路探讨氯吡格雷对脑缺血再灌注损伤大鼠的神经保护作用.方法建立脑缺血再灌注大鼠模型,随机分为模型组、氯吡格雷组、LY294002(PI3K抑制剂)组、氯吡格雷+LY294002组,每组12只,另取12只SD大鼠设为假手术组.分组处理后,所有大鼠进行神经功能缺损评分并尾静脉取血,处死大鼠,HE染色检测各组大鼠神经元病理情况;三苯基氯化四氮唑(TTC)染色检测各组大鼠脑组织梗死面积;ELISA检测血清中中枢神经特异性蛋白(S100β)、神经元特异性烯醇化酶(NSE)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)水平;蛋白免疫印迹法检测脑组织中PI3K/Akt通路蛋白表达情况.结果与假手术组相比,模型组大鼠脑组织神经元出现坏死、核收缩变小等病理变化,神经功能缺损评分、脑梗死面积、血清中S100β、NSE、IL-6及TNF-α水平均明显升高(P<0.05),脑组织中p-PI3K/PI3K、p-Akt/Akt明显降低(P<0.05);与模型组相比,氯吡格雷组大鼠神经元病理损伤减轻,神经功能缺损评分、脑梗死面积、血清中S100β、NSE、IL-6及TNF-α水平均降低(P<0.05),脑组织中p-PI3K/PI3K、p-Akt/Akt升高(P<0.05);LY294002组大鼠神经元病理损伤加重,神经功能缺损评分、脑梗死面积、血清中S100β、NSE、IL-6及TNF-α水平均升高(P<0.05),脑组织中p-PI3K/PI3K、p-Akt/Akt降低(P<0.05).与LY294002组相比,氯吡格雷+LY294002组大鼠神经元病理损伤减轻,神经功能缺损评分、脑梗死面积、血清中S100β、NSE、IL-6及TNF-α水平均降低(P<0.05),脑组织中p-PI3K/PI3K、p-Akt/Akt升高(P<0.05).与氯吡格雷组相比,氯吡格雷+LY294002组大鼠神经元病理损伤加重,神经功能缺损评分、脑梗死面积、血清中S100β、NSE、IL-6及TNF-α水平均升高(P<0.05),脑组织中p-PI3K/PI3K、p-Akt/Akt降低(P<0.05).结论氯吡格雷可通过激活PI3K/Akt通路减轻大鼠脑缺血再灌注损伤,保护脑组织.     

Subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation suppresses neuroinflammation by Fractalkine pathway in Parkinson’s disease rat model

Subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) is widely used to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), and recent studies have shown that it is more beneficial for early stages, suggesting a potential neuroprotective effect. And the neuroinflammation plays an indispensable role in progress of PD. However, the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of STN-DBS on neuroinflammation and the potential pathway. To address this question, we established a rat PD model by unilateral 6-hydroxydopamine injection into the left striatum and implanted stimulation leads into the ipsilateral STN to deliver electrical stimulation for a week. The neuroprotective effects of STN-DBS were examined by molecular biology techniques, including western blotting, immunohistochemistry and so on. We found that motor deficits were alleviated by STN-DBS, with increased survival of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra (SN). Furthermore, STN-DBS decreased Fractalkine (CX3CL1) and its receptor (CX3CR1) expression. Meanwhile, the suppressed microglia activation and nuclear factor-κB expression, decrease in the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6 and increase in anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-4, downregulated IL-1 receptor, extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and cleaved-caspase3 were also observed in SN of PD models received STN-DBS. In conclusion, we observed a significant association between the suppressed neuroinflammation and STN-DBS, which may be attributed to CX3CL1/CX3CR1 signaling. These results provide novel insight into the mechanistic basis of STN-DBS therapy for PD.     

Decoding signaling pathways involved in prolactin-induced neuroprotection: A review

It has been well recognized that prolactin (PRL), a pleiotropic hormone, has many functions in the brain, such as maternal behavior, neurogenesis, and neuronal plasticity, among others. Recently, it has been reported to have a significant role in neuroprotection against excitotoxicity. Glutamate excitotoxicity is a common alteration in many neurological and neurodegenerative diseases, leading to neuronal death. In this sense, several efforts have been made to decrease the progression of these pathologies. Despite various reports of PRL’s neuroprotective effect against excitotoxicity, the signaling pathways that underlie this mechanism remain unclear. This review aims to describe the most recent and relevant studies on the molecular signaling pathways, particularly, PI3K/AKT, NF-κB, and JAK2/STAT5, which are currently under investigation and might be implicated in the molecular mechanisms that explain the PRL effects against excitotoxicity and neuroprotection. Remarkable neuroprotective effects of PRL might be useful in the treatment of some neurological diseases.     

Effects of angiotensin type 1 receptor antagonists on Parkinson's disease progression: An exploratory study in the PPMI database

IntroductionWe explored the potential clinical effects of angiotensin-II AT1 receptor blockers (ARBs) and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) in patients from the Parkinson's Progress Marker Initiative (PPMI) study database.MethodsWe included 423 newly diagnosed PD patients, free from antiparkinsonian treatment, from the PPMI. We compared the proportion of patients starting on l-DOPA during the first year of follow-up, and the changes in MDS-UPDRS total score and sub-scores during the first five follow-up years for patients exposed or not to ARBs or ACEIs.ResultsTreatment with ARBs did not affect the proportion of patients on l-DOPA during the first year (adjusted OR, 95% CI = 0.26, 0.03–2.18, N.S.) while reduced MDS-UPDRS total score (0.85, 0.76–0.95, p < 0.01). Patients treated with ACEIs experienced no changes in either measure.ConclusionsThese results show potential signals for a beneficial effect with ARBs. Further clinical trials are warranted.     

冷诱导RNA结合蛋白在脑缺血中的作用

背景 冷诱导RNA结合蛋白(cold-inducible RNA binding protein,CIRP)是一种低温诱导的,在脑组织广泛表达的冷休克蛋白.新近研究表明CIRP在缺血诱发的脑损伤中发挥重要的作用. 目的 对CIRP在脑缺血中的作用及相关研究进展进行综述. 内容 概述了CIRP的结构特征及其在脑部的表达情况,阐述了其在脑缺血中的作用. 趋向 CIRP的具体作用机制尚不明确,但对其机制的研究为治疗脑缺血提供了新的方向.     

外泌体在缺血性脑卒中的研究进展

正1外泌体概述外泌体是直径在30~100 nm的胞外囊泡,通过细胞被释放到细胞外液中~([1])。它们存在于生物体液中,诸如血液和脑脊液。外泌体携带有DNA、RNA、蛋白质和脂质等。由于外泌体的微泡结构为其内在的小分子提供了一个安全稳定的环境,同时这些信号小分子利用循环系统在胞间信号交换发挥重要作用,这让外泌体表现出一个成熟、稳定的信号传输系统~([2])。研究发现,外泌体中的m RNA和micro RNA