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Deep brain stimulation induces antiapoptotic and anti-inflammatory effects in epileptic rats

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Author(s):
Amorim, Beatriz O. [1] ; Covolan, Luciene [1] ; Ferreira, Elenn [1] ; Brito, Jose Geraldo [1] ; Nunes, Diego P. [1] ; de Morais, David G. [1] ; Nobrega, Jose N. [2] ; Rodrigues, Antonio M. [3] ; deAlmeida, Antonio Carlos G. [3] ; Hamani, Clement [2, 4]
Total Authors: 10
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Disciplina Neurofisiol, BR-04023062 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Ctr Addict & Mental Hlth, Behav Neurobiol Lab, Toronto, ON - Canada
[3] Univ Fed Sao Joao del Rei, Dept Engn Biossistemas, BR-36301160 Sao Joao Del Rei, MG - Brazil
[4] Univ Toronto, Toronto Western Hosp, Div Neurosurg, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8 - Canada
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF NEUROINFLAMMATION; v. 12, SEP 4 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 12
Abstract

Background: Status epilepticus (SE) is a severe condition that may lead to hippocampal cell loss and epileptogenesis. Some of the mechanisms associated with SE-induced cell death are excitotoxicity, neuroinflammation, and apoptosis. Objective: The objective of the present study is to test the hypothesis that DBS has anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic effects when applied during SE. Methods: Rats undergoing pilocarpine-induced SE were treated with anterior thalamic nucleus (AN) deep brain stimulation (DBS). Inflammatory changes and caspase 3 activity were measured within 1 week of treatment. Results: In pilocarpine-treated rats, DBS countered the significant increase in hippocampal caspase 3 activity and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels that follows SE but had no effect on tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha). Conclusions: DBS has anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic effects when given to animals undergoing status. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/50950-2 - Cellular effects of deep brain stimulation in anterior thalamus nucleus in experimental models of temporal lobe epilepsy
Grantee:Luciene Covolan
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 12/10764-5 - Evaluation of cellular effects of deep brain stimulation of the anterior nucleus of the thalamus in experimental models of temporal lobe epilepsy
Grantee:Beatriz Oliveira Amorim
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)
FAPESP's process: 11/50680-2 - Multimodal investigation of epileptogenesis with emphasis in the implementation of new animal models and new tools
Grantee:Iscia Teresinha Lopes Cendes
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants