Effects of dimeric PSD-95 inhibition on excitotoxic cell death and outcome after controlled cortical impact in rats: PSD-95 inhibition in experimental TBI
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Therapeutic effects of PSD-95 inhibition have been demonstrated in numerous studies of stroke; however only few studies have assessed the effects of PSD-95 inhibitors in traumatic brain injury (TBI). As the pathophysiology of TBI partially overlaps with that of stroke, PSD-95 inhibition may also be an effective therapeutic strategy in TBI. The objectives of the present study were to assess the effects of a dimeric inhibitor of PSD-95, UCCB01-144, on excitotoxic cell death in vitro and outcome after experimental TBI in rats in vivo. In addition, the pharmacokinetic parameters of UCCB01-144 were investigated in order to assess uptake of the drug into the central nervous system of rats. After a controlled cortical impact rats were randomized to receive a single injection of either saline or two different doses of UCCB01-144 (10 or 20 mg/kg IV) immediately after injury. Spatial learning and memory were assessed in a water maze at two weeks post-trauma, and at four weeks lesion volumes were estimated. Overall, UCCB01-144 did not protect against NMDA-toxicity in neuronal cultures or experimental TBI in rats. Important factors that should be investigated further in future studies assessing the effects of PSD-95 inhibitors in TBI are discussed.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Neurochemical Research |
Vol/bind | 42 |
Udgave nummer | 12 |
Sider (fra-til) | 3401-3413 |
Antal sider | 13 |
ISSN | 0364-3190 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2017 |
ID: 181908657