Acamprosate rescues neuronal defects in the Drosophila model of Fragile X Syndrome.

Abstract:

AIMS:Several off-label studies have shown that acamprosate can provide some clinical benefits in youth with Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), an autism spectrum disorder caused by loss of function of the highly conserved FMR1 gene. This study investigated the ability of acamprosate to rescue cellular, molecular and behavioral defects in the Drosophila model of FXS. MAIN METHODS:A high (100μM) and low (10μM) dose of acamprosate was fed to Drosophila FXS (dfmr1 null) or genetic control (w1118) larvae and then analyzed in multiple paradigms. A larval crawling assay was used to monitor aberrant FXS behavior, overgrowth of the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) was quantified to assess neuronal development, and quantitative RT-PCR was used to evaluate expression of deregulated cbp53E mRNA. KEY FINDINGS:Acamprosate treatment partially or completely rescued all of the FXS phenotypes analyzed, according to dose. High doses rescued cellular overgrowth and dysregulated cbp53E mRNA expression, but aberrant crawling behavior was not affected. Low doses of acamprosate, however, did not affect synapse number at the NMJ, but could rescue NMJ overgrowth, locomotor defects, and cbp53E mRNA expression. This dual nature of acamprosate suggests multiple molecular mechanisms may be involved in acamprosate function depending on the dosage used. SIGNIFICANCE:Acamprosate may be a useful therapy for FXS and potentially other autism spectrum disorders. However, understanding the molecular mechanisms involved with different doses of this drug will likely be necessary to obtain optimal results.

journal_name

Life Sci

journal_title

Life sciences

authors

Hutson RL,Thompson RL,Bantel AP,Tessier CR

doi

10.1016/j.lfs.2018.01.007

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2018-02-15 00:00:00

pages

65-70

eissn

0024-3205

issn

1879-0631

pii

S0024-3205(18)30007-9

journal_volume

195

pub_type

杂志文章
  • Supplementation of L-arginine improves hypertension and lipid metabolism but not insulin resistance in diabetic rats.

    abstract::Nitric oxide (NO) plays an important role in glucose and lipid metabolism. We previously reported that NO synthesis inhibitors, such as NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME), deteriorate insulin sensitivity and lipid metabolism, while the addition of L-arginine reverses this deterioration. L-arginine is a precurso...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2003.06.004

    authors: Kawano T,Nomura M,Nisikado A,Nakaya Y,Ito S

    更新日期:2003-10-24 00:00:00

  • Analysis of heart rate variability-related indexes in the interictal period in patients with focal epilepsy.

    abstract:AIMS:Changes in cardiac autonomic nervous function have been evaluated by studying the related indexes of heart rate variability (HRV) in patients with focal epilepsy (FE) in the interictal period. MAIN METHODS:A total of 30 FE patients who were treated in our department from July 2015 to May 2017, were included into ...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2018.08.033

    authors: Yu YL,Li NN,Shi MT,Lu HJ

    更新日期:2018-09-15 00:00:00

  • Cytotoxicity of nimbolide, epoxyazadiradione and other limonoids from neem insecticide.

    abstract::Neem seed preparations contain not only azadirachtin as the active insect antifeedant or growth regulator but also a variety of their limonoids, some of which are cytotoxic to N1E-115 neuroblastoma (mouse), 143B.TK- osteosarcoma (human) and Sf9 (insect) cultured cell lines. The most potent of these limonoids is nimbol...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0024-3205(96)00061-6

    authors: Cohen E,Quistad GB,Casida JE

    更新日期:1996-01-01 00:00:00

  • Anti-HCV and anti-malaria agent, potential candidates to repurpose for coronavirus infection: Virtual screening, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulation study.

    abstract:AIMS:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has appeared in Wuhan, China but the fast transmission has led to its widespread prevalence in various countries, which has made it a global concern. Another concern is the lack of definitive treatment for this disease. The researchers tried different treatment options which are...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118205

    authors: Hosseini FS,Amanlou M

    更新日期:2020-10-01 00:00:00

  • Hispidulin: A promising flavonoid with diverse anti-cancer properties.

    abstract::In recent years, natural products have increasingly attracted more attention because of their potential anticancer activity and low intrinsic toxicity. Hispidulin is a natural flavonoid with a wide range of biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiplatelet, anticonvulsant, anti-osteoporotic,...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118395

    authors: Liu K,Zhao F,Yan J,Xia Z,Jiang D,Ma P

    更新日期:2020-10-15 00:00:00

  • Resveratrol suppresses IL-6-induced ICAM-1 gene expression in endothelial cells: effects on the inhibition of STAT3 phosphorylation.

    abstract::Resveratrol, a polyphenolic phytoaxelin present in red wine, has been suggested to protect against atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease because of its antioxidant effects. Intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM-1), induced by cytokines, has been hypothesized to play a role in the early events during atheroscleros...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2005.04.052

    authors: Wung BS,Hsu MC,Wu CC,Hsieh CW

    更新日期:2005-12-12 00:00:00

  • Fluvastatin attenuates IGF-1-induced ERK1/2 activation and cell proliferation by mevalonic acid depletion in human mesangial cells.

    abstract:AIMS:Insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 is a major mitogenic growth factor for mesangial cells (MCs). Statins slow the progression of chronic kidney disease by affecting inflammatory cell signaling pathways, in addition to improving lipid profile, however, no studies have investigated the effects of fluvastatin on mito...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2009.02.022

    authors: Shibata T,Tamura M,Kabashima N,Serino R,Tokunaga M,Matsumoto M,Miyamoto T,Miyazaki M,Furuno Y,Takeuchi M,Abe H,Okazaki M,Otsuji Y

    更新日期:2009-05-22 00:00:00

  • The possible role of estrogen and selective estrogen receptor modulators in a rat model of Parkinson's disease.

    abstract:AIM:The aim of the present study was to assess and compare the effect of 17β-estradiol and two different selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), tamoxifen and raloxifene, as well as a selective estrogen receptor alpha agonist, propyl-pyrazole-triol (PPT) and a selective estrogen receptor beta agonist, diarylpro...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2011.03.010

    authors: Baraka AM,Korish AA,Soliman GA,Kamal H

    更新日期:2011-05-09 00:00:00

  • Discriminative and aversive properties of beta-carboline-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester, a benzodiazepine receptor inverse agonist, in rhesus monkeys.

    abstract::Rhesus monkeys were trained to discriminate injections of saline from those of beta-carboline-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (beta-CCE), a compound that binds to the benzodiazepine receptor, but often has actions opposite to those of the benzodiazepines. A benzodiazepine agonist midazolam and low doses of a specific be...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0024-3205(86)90240-7

    authors: Takada K,Winger G,Cook J,Larscheid P,Woods JH

    更新日期:1986-03-17 00:00:00

  • The effects of anilidopiperidine analgesics on single respiratory and non-respiratory neurones in the brain stem of the rat.

    abstract::The effects of four anilidopiperidine analgesics, fentanyl, sufentanil, lofentanil and alfentanil on the activity of single neurones in the rat brain stem were examined using the technique of microiontophoresis. Neurones whose discharge rate could be related to respiration and non-respiratory neurones were studied. Al...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0024-3205(82)90150-3

    authors: Hewson G,Bradley PB

    更新日期:1982-11-15 00:00:00

  • Hypoaminoacidemia caused by imipramine but not by clenbuterol is dissociable from hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia.

    abstract::The effects of the tricyclic antidepressant imipramine (20 mg/kg) and the beta-adrenoceptor agonist clenbuterol (0.5 mg/kg) on the serum concentrations of tyrosine, tryptophan, glucose and insulin were compared 30 min after intraperitoneal injection. The drugs had nearly identical effects on serum tyrosine, which was ...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0024-3205(90)90621-w

    authors: Edwards DJ,Virji MA

    更新日期:1990-01-01 00:00:00

  • Elevation of plasma 7B2 (a novel pituitary protein) in cord blood at obstetrical delivery and the possible correlation with GH.

    abstract::Plasma 7B2-immunoreactivity (7B2-IR) concentrations in umbilical artery (UA), umbilical vein (UV) and maternal vein (MV) were measured by RIA at the time of obstetrical delivery at term. Plasma 7B2-IR concentrations (Mean +/- SEM) in UA (N = 12), UV (N = 16) and MV (N = 16) were 725 +/- 69, 699 +/- 64 and 116 +/- 4.5 ...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0024-3205(87)90744-2

    authors: Iguchi H,Natori S,Nawata H,Kato K,Ibayashi H,Chan JS,Seidah NG,Chretien M

    更新日期:1987-10-19 00:00:00

  • Distinct distribution of immunoreactive dynorphin and leucine enkephalin in various populations of isolated adrenal cromaffin cells.

    abstract::The distribution of immunoreactive-dynorphin (ir-Dyn) in isolated subpopulations of bovine adrenal chromaffin cells was examined and compared with that of adrenaline (A), noradrenaline (NA) and ir-Leucine-Enkephalin (ir-Leu-Enk). Using a stepwise bovine serum albumin (BSA) gradient, various populations of catecholamin...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0024-3205(83)90042-5

    authors: Dumont M,Day R,Lemaire S

    更新日期:1983-01-17 00:00:00

  • Effect of melatonin on bone metabolism in ovariectomized rats.

    abstract::To assess the effect of pharmacological dose of melatonin on bone metabolism in ovariectomized rats, urinary deoxypyridinoline (a marker of bone resorption) and calcium excretion, circulating levels of calcium, phosphorus and bone alkaline phosphatase activity (a marker of bone formation), and bone mineral density (BM...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/s0024-3205(01)01431-x

    authors: Ladizesky MG,Cutrera RA,Boggio V,Somoza J,Centrella JM,Mautalen C,Cardinali DP

    更新日期:2001-12-21 00:00:00

  • The effects of low doses of morphine on the activity of dopamine-containing cells and on behavior.

    abstract::Intravenous (IV) administration of 10 ug/kg of morphine sulfate increased the firing rate of Type A dopamine neurons but decreased the extracellular activity of Type B dopamine cells in the substantia nigra pars compacta and ventral tegmental area of anesthetized male rats. The morphine-produced increase in Type A cel...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0024-3205(82)90153-9

    authors: Ostrowski NL,Hatfield CB,Caggiula AR

    更新日期:1982-11-15 00:00:00

  • Regulation of MMP-9 (gelatinase B) in activated human monocyte/macrophages by two different types of bisphosphonates.

    abstract::Metalloproteinases (MMP), particularly MMP-9 produced by the intratumor monocyte/macrophages, play an important role in tumor invasion and metastases. Recent clinical trials in patients with primary breast cancer suggest that bisphosphonates (BP), above all clodronate, may reduce bone metastases. The aim of the presen...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/s0024-3205(03)00657-x

    authors: Valleala H,Hanemaaijer R,Mandelin J,Salminen A,Teronen O,Mönkkönen J,Konttinen YT

    更新日期:2003-09-26 00:00:00

  • Characterization of monoamine oxidase isoforms in human islets of Langerhans.

    abstract::In this paper, we describe the characterization of the expression of monoamine oxidase (MAO) in whole pancreas and in isolated islets of Langerhans from human. Classical monamine oxidase activity assays reveal that both isoforms A & B are present in human pancreas. Two complementary approaches indicated that both MAO ...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/s0024-3205(99)00265-9

    authors: Pizzinat N,Chan SL,Remaury A,Morgan NG,Parini A

    更新日期:1999-01-01 00:00:00

  • Effects of the cannabinoid receptor agonist CP 55,940 and the cannabinoid receptor antagonist SR 141716 on intracranial self-stimulation in Lewis rats.

    abstract::Lewis rats were trained to self-stimulate the medial forebrain bundle (MFB) using a rate-frequency paradigm. They were then tested for the effects of the cannabinoid receptor agonist CP 55,940, the selective cannabinoid receptor antagonist SR 141716 and the dopamine D1 receptor antagonist SCH 23390. CP 55,940 (0, 10, ...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/s0024-3205(01)01366-2

    authors: Arnold JC,Hunt GE,McGregor IS

    更新日期:2001-11-21 00:00:00

  • Increased sleep time and reduced energy expenditure contribute to obesity after ovariectomy and a high fat diet.

    abstract::In this study we examined if sleep time, caloric intake and energy expenditure are important contributors to development of ovariectomy-induced obesity in mice fed control or high fat diet (HFD). Twelve female mice at 6 weeks of age were divided into 2 groups: Sham (n = 5) and ovariectomized (OVX, n = 7). Mice were fe...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2018.09.034

    authors: do Carmo JM,da Silva AA,Moak SP,Browning JR,Dai X,Hall JE

    更新日期:2018-11-01 00:00:00

  • The emerging roles of KPNA2 in cancer.

    abstract::Karyopherin α2 (KPNA2, also known as importinα-1), a member of the nuclear transporter family, is involved in the nucleocytoplasmic transport pathway of a variety of tumor-associated proteins. Recent studies have found that KPNA2 is overexpressed in various cancers, which is associated with poor prognosis. In addition...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2019.117140

    authors: Han Y,Wang X

    更新日期:2020-01-15 00:00:00

  • The role of melanocortins and their receptors in inflammatory processes, nerve regeneration and nociception.

    abstract::The melanocortins are a family of bioactive peptides derived from proopiomelanocortin. Those peptides, included among hormones and comprising ACTH, alpha-MSH, beta-MSH and gamma-MSH, are best known mainly for their physiological effects, such as the control of skin pigmentation by alpha-MSH, and ACTH effects on pigmen...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1016/s0024-3205(03)00349-7

    authors: Starowicz K,Przewłocka B

    更新日期:2003-07-04 00:00:00

  • Quantification of singlet oxygen from hematoporphyrin derivative by electron spin resonance.

    abstract::The mechanism of the generation and the quantitative analysis of singlet oxygen (1O2) formed by the exposure of a hematoporphyrin derivative (HpD) to light was re-evaluated by electron spin resonance (ESR) combined with 2,2,6,6,-tetramethyl-4-piperidine (TMPD). The change from TMPD to 2,2,6,6,-tetramethyl-4-piperidine...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/s0024-3205(97)00835-7

    authors: Ando T,Yoshikawa T,Tanigawa T,Kohno M,Yoshida N,Kondo M

    更新日期:1997-01-01 00:00:00

  • Effect of the NAD(P)H oxidase inhibitor, apocynin, on peripheral nerve perfusion and function in diabetic rats.

    abstract::Upregulation of vascular NAD(P)H oxidase has been considered an important source for elevated levels of reactive oxygen species that contribute to several cardiovascular disease states, including the vascular complications of diabetes mellitus. Previous studies have shown that treatment with antioxidants corrects impa...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/s0024-3205(03)00508-3

    authors: Cotter MA,Cameron NE

    更新日期:2003-08-22 00:00:00

  • Melanin counter act puromycin-induced inhibition of collagen and DNA biosynthesis in human skin fibroblasts.

    abstract::Puromycin is an experimental anti-tumor antibiotic acting through inhibition of protein synthesis. Because of its untoward side effects (as inner ear and renal lesions) the antibiotic was not approved for clinical trials. The mechanism underlying the organ specificity of the side effect is not understood. In view of t...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2004.10.070

    authors: Wrześniok D,Surazyński A,Karna E,Buszman E,Pałka J

    更新日期:2005-06-17 00:00:00

  • Role of the solitary tract nucleus and caudal ventrolateral medulla in temperature responses in endotoxemic rats.

    abstract::In experiments on conscious rats it was found that preliminary microinjection of 100 nl 100 microM glutamic acid to the rostral commissural part of the solitary tract nucleus or to the caudal ventrolateral medulla increased a rise in colonic temperature induced by systemically applied endotoxin (3 microg/kg Escherichi...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/s0024-3205(98)00531-1

    authors: Koulchitsky SV,Levkovets VS,Tchitchkan DN,Soltanov VV,Kulchitsky VA

    更新日期:1999-01-01 00:00:00

  • Benzodiazepine agonists reverse the effects of noise exposure on central benzodiazepine receptors and cardiac responsiveness.

    abstract::Rats were submitted to 110 dB white noise exposure for 1, and 6 hours and brain alpha 1, beta 1 and benzodiazepine receptor binding was evaluated with selective ligands. An increase in cerebral benzodiazepine receptor (CBR) concentration, without any significant change in affinity constant, occurred after the 6 h trea...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0024-3205(95)02058-q

    authors: Breschi MC,Martini C,Scatizzi R,Cristofani R,Giannaccini G,Martinotti E,Lucacchini A

    更新日期:1995-01-01 00:00:00

  • Antidepressant-like behavioral and neurochemical effects of the citrus-associated chemical apigenin.

    abstract::Apigenin is one type of bioflavonoid widely found in citrus fruits, which possesses a variety of pharmacological actions on the central nervous system. A previous study showed that acute intraperitoneal administration of apigenin had antidepressant-like effects in the forced swimming test (FST) in ddY mice. To better ...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2008.01.007

    authors: Yi LT,Li JM,Li YC,Pan Y,Xu Q,Kong LD

    更新日期:2008-03-26 00:00:00

  • The influence of carotid sinus pressure on plasma atrial natriuretic peptide in anaesthetized rabbits.

    abstract::The effect of changes in carotid sinus perfusion pressure on plasma immunoreactive atrial natriuretic peptide (IR-ANP) was examined in anaesthetized rabbits, and the role of arterial pressure in mediating the changes in IR-ANP was assessed. Plasma IR-ANP was significantly greater (101.7 +/- 24.3 pg ml-1) when carotid ...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0024-3205(89)90355-x

    authors: King KA,Wilson N,Ledsome JR

    更新日期:1989-01-01 00:00:00

  • Evaluation of cardiac dysfunction in adult zebrafish using high frequency echocardiography.

    abstract:AIMS:Recently, the zebrafish has gained attention as an innovative experimental model to decipher molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in cardiovascular development and diseases. Nevertheless, the use of zebrafish models has been challenged because the transparency of these fish, which allows for accurate cardiac...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.lfs.2020.117732

    authors: Fang Y,Sun Y,Luo C,Gu J,Shi Z,Lu G,Silvestre JS,Chen Z

    更新日期:2020-07-15 00:00:00

  • Passive immunization with an anti-substance P antibody prevents substance P- and neurokinin A-induced bronchospasm in anesthetized guinea-pigs.

    abstract::In a guinea-pig model of asthma, active immunization against substance P (SP) prevented the development of airways' hyperresponsiveness and reduced bronchospastic responses to SP (i.v.). The rat-mouse heterohybridoma NC1/34 secretes a specific, rat IgG1, anti-substance P antibody (alpha-SP Ab) which was isolated and p...

    journal_title:Life sciences

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/0024-3205(95)00255-5

    authors: Jafarian A,Suresh MR,Kreutz FT,Biggs DF

    更新日期:1995-01-01 00:00:00