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Tamtaji OR, Razavi ZS, Razzaghi N, Aschner M, Barati E, Mirzaei H. Quercetin and Glioma: Which signaling pathways are involved? Curr Mol Pharmacol 2022; 15:962-968. [DOI: 10.2174/1874467215666220211094136] [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] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Gliomas are the most common brain tumors. These tumors commonly exhibit continuous growth without invading surrounding brain tissues. Dominant remedial approaches suffer limited therapy and survival rates. Although some progress has been made in conventional glioma treatments, these breakthroughs have not yet proven sufficient for treating this malignancy. The remedial options are limited given gliomas' aggressive metastasis and drug resistance. Quercetin, a flavonoid, is an anti-oxidative, anti-allergic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer compound. Multiple lines of evidence have shown that Quercetin has anti-tumor effects, documenting this natural compound exerts its pharmacological effects by targeting a variety of cellular and molecular processes, i.e., apoptosis, metastasis, and autophagy. Herein, we summarize various cellular and molecular pathways that are affected by Quercetin in gliomas.
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- Omid Reza Tamtaji
- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. Iran
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- Laboratory Sciences Research Centre, School of Medicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, 10461, United States
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- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. Iran
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Mirzaei H, Sedighi S, Kouchaki E, Barati E, Dadgostar E, Aschner M, Tamtaji OR. Probiotics and the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease: An Update. Cell Mol Neurobiol 2021; 42:2449-2457. [PMID: 34283340 DOI: 10.1007/s10571-021-01128-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by motor and non-motor features. Although some progress has been made in conventional PD treatments, these breakthroughs have yet to show high efficacy in treating this neurodegenerative disease. Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer health benefits on the host when administered in adequate amounts. Probiotics have putative anticancer, antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects. Multiple lines of evidence show that probiotics control and improve several motor and non-motor symptoms in patients and experimental animal models of PD. Probiotic supplementation mediates these pharmacological effects by targeting a variety of cellular and molecular processes, i.e., oxidative stress, inflammatory and anti-inflammatory pathways, as well as apoptosis. Herein, we summarize the effects of probiotics on motor and non-motor symptoms as well as various cellular and molecular pathways in PD.
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- Hamed Mirzaei
- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. of Iran
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- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, I.R. of Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, 10461, USA
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- Research Center for Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases, Institute for Basic Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran. .,Students' Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Saeed O, Moss N, Barrus B, Vidula H, Shah S, Feitell S, Kilic A, Moin D, Atluri P, Barati E. Primary Prevention Strategies for Driveline Infection during Left Ventricular Assist Device Support: A Survey of 55 Centers within the United States. J Heart Lung Transplant 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.1157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Karimian M, Behjati M, Barati E, Ehteram T, Karimian A. CYP1A1 and GSTs common gene variations and presbycusis risk: a genetic association analysis and a bioinformatics approach. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2020; 27:42600-42610. [PMID: 32712936 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-10144-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione S-transferases (GSTs) and cytochromes P450 (CYPs) are involved in the metabolism and detoxification of cytotoxic compounds, as well as the elimination of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Therefore, alterations in the structure of these enzymes could result in prolonged production of ROS with subsequent risk of development of disorders such as presbycusis. This study aimed to investigate the association between CYP1A1 (rs4646903, rs1048943) and GSTs (GSTM1-deletion, GSTT1-deletion, GSTP1-rs1695) with presbycusis risk in an Iranian population which was followed by an in silico approach. In a case-control study, 280 subjects including 140 cases with presbycusis and 140 healthy controls were enrolled. Genotypes of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were detected by PCR-RFLP method and the genotype of the above mentioned deletions was determined by touchdown PCR. Some bioinformatics tools were employed to evaluate the impact of SNPs on the gene function. SNP analysis revealed that there are significant associations between rs1048943 (AG vs. AA: OR = 2.46, 95%CI = 1.30-4.65, p = 0.006; GG + AG vs. AA: OR = 2.53, 95%CI = 1.36-4.69, p = 0.003; G vs. A: OR = 2.36, 95%CI = 1.33-4.17, p = 0.003) and rs4646903 (C vs. T: OR = 1.45, 95%CI = 1.02-2.06, p = 0.040) variations and increased risk of presbycusis. However, there was no significant association between rs1695 and presbycusis risk. Also, significant associations were observed between GSTM1 (OR = 4.28, 95%CI = 1.18-15.52, p = 0.027) and GSTT1 (OR = 1.64, 95%CI = 1.02-2.65, p = 0.041) deletions and elevated risk of presbycusis. Moreover, the combination analysis revealed a significant association between GSTM1+/GSTT1- genotype and presbycusis susceptibility (OR = 1.63, 95%CI = 1.00-2.67, p = 0.049). In silico analysis revealed that the rs1048943 SNP could influence significantly on the RNA structure of CYP1A1 (distance: 0.1454; p value: 0.1799). Based on our findings, the rs4646903, rs1048943 SNPs as well as GSTM1 and GSTT1 deletions could be considered as genetic risk factors for the development and progression of presbycusis.
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- Mohammad Karimian
- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, 47416-95447, Iran.
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- Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of ENT, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Science, Qotb-e Ravandi Blvd, Kashan, 8715988141, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Barati E, Karimian M, Nikzad H. Oxidative stress markers in seminal plasma of idiopathic infertile men may be associated with glutathione S-transferase M1 and T1 null genotypes. Andrologia 2020; 52:e13703. [PMID: 32525579 DOI: 10.1111/and.13703] [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] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the association between glutathione S-transferase (GST) M1 and T1 null genotypes and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and nitric oxide (NO) levels in male infertility. For this purpose, semen samples were collected from fertile and infertile subjects, and then they were genotyped for GSTT1 and GSTM1 genes using multiplex-PCR. The TBARS, TAC and NO levels in seminal plasma were then measured via the ferric-reducing ability of plasma (FRAP). A significant association was observed between GSTT1 null genotype and oligozoospermia, asthenozoospermia and teratozoospermia. But, the GSTM1 null genotype was merely associated with teratozoospermia. Moreover, the GSTT1-/GSTM1+ combined genotype was associated with all subgroups of male infertility. Besides, an association was observed between GSTT1-/GSTM1- genotype and asthenozoospermia and teratozoospermia. Further analysis showed that the GSTT1 null genotype was associated with increased NO in asthenozoospermia. Also, the GSTT1 null genotype was associated with increased TBARS in oligozoospermia and asthenozoospermia. As well, GSTM1 null genotype was associated with decreased TAC and increased NO in asthenozoospermia respectively. As a preliminary conclusion, the GSTM1 and GSTT1 null genotypes could be considered as genetic risk factors for male infertility, interfering with some oxidative stress markers in infertile men.
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- Erfaneh Barati
- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
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- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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Barati E, Nikzad H, Karimian M. Oxidative stress and male infertility: current knowledge of pathophysiology and role of antioxidant therapy in disease management. Cell Mol Life Sci 2020. [PMID: 31377843 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-019-03253-8)] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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Infertility is a global health problem involving about 15% of couples. Approximately half of the infertility cases are related to male factors. The oxidative stress, which refers to an imbalance in levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants, is one of the main causes of infertility in men. A small amount of ROS is necessary for the physiological function of sperm including the capacitation, hyperactivation and acrosomal reaction. However, high levels of ROS can cause infertility through not only by lipid peroxidation or DNA damage but inactivation of enzymes and oxidation of proteins in spermatozoa. Oxidative stress (OS) is mainly caused by factors associated with lifestyle. Besides, immature spermatozoa, inflammatory factors, genetic mutations and altering levels of sex hormones are other main source of ROS. Since OS occurs due to the lack of antioxidants and its side effects in semen, lifestyle changes and antioxidant regimens can be helpful therapeutic approaches to overcome this problem. The present study aimed to describe physiological ROS production, roles of genetic and epigenetic factors on the OS and male infertility with various mechanisms such as lipid peroxidation, DNA damage, and disorder of male hormone profile, inflammation, and varicocele. Finally, the roles of oral antioxidants and herbs were explained in coping with OS in male infertility.
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- Erfaneh Barati
- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.,Gametogenesis Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran. .,Gametogenesis Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Barati E, Nikzad H, Karimian M. Oxidative stress and male infertility: current knowledge of pathophysiology and role of antioxidant therapy in disease management. Cell Mol Life Sci 2020; 77:93-113. [PMID: 31377843 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-019-03253-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2019] [Revised: 07/11/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Infertility is a global health problem involving about 15% of couples. Approximately half of the infertility cases are related to male factors. The oxidative stress, which refers to an imbalance in levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants, is one of the main causes of infertility in men. A small amount of ROS is necessary for the physiological function of sperm including the capacitation, hyperactivation and acrosomal reaction. However, high levels of ROS can cause infertility through not only by lipid peroxidation or DNA damage but inactivation of enzymes and oxidation of proteins in spermatozoa. Oxidative stress (OS) is mainly caused by factors associated with lifestyle. Besides, immature spermatozoa, inflammatory factors, genetic mutations and altering levels of sex hormones are other main source of ROS. Since OS occurs due to the lack of antioxidants and its side effects in semen, lifestyle changes and antioxidant regimens can be helpful therapeutic approaches to overcome this problem. The present study aimed to describe physiological ROS production, roles of genetic and epigenetic factors on the OS and male infertility with various mechanisms such as lipid peroxidation, DNA damage, and disorder of male hormone profile, inflammation, and varicocele. Finally, the roles of oral antioxidants and herbs were explained in coping with OS in male infertility.
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- Erfaneh Barati
- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
- Gametogenesis Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Anatomical Sciences Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
- Gametogenesis Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
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Vahidhosseini S, Barati E, Esfahani J. Green's function method (GFM) and mathematical solution for coupled equations of transport problem during convective drying. J FOOD ENG 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2016.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Wang L, Bassiri M, Najafi R, Najafi K, Yang J, Khosrovi B, Hwong W, Barati E, Belisle B, Celeri C, Robson MC. Hypochlorous acid as a potential wound care agent: part I. Stabilized hypochlorous acid: a component of the inorganic armamentarium of innate immunity. J Burns Wounds 2007; 6:e5. [PMID: 17492050 PMCID: PMC1853323] [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] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Hypochlorous acid (HOCl), a major inorganic bactericidal compound of innate immunity, is effective against a broad range of microorganisms. Owing to its chemical nature, HOCl has never been used as a pharmaceutical drug for treating infection. In this article, we describe the chemical production, stabilization, and biological activity of a pharmaceutically useful formulation of HOCl. METHODS Stabilized HOCl is in the form of a physiologically balanced solution in 0.9% saline at a pH range of 3.5 to 4.0. Chlorine species distribution in solution is a function of pH. In aqueous solution, HOCl is the predominant species at the pH range of 3 to 6. At pH values less than 3.5, the solution exists as a mixture of chlorine in aqueous phase, chlorine gas, trichloride (Cl(3) (-)), and HOCl. At pH greater than 5.5, sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) starts to form and becomes the predominant species in the alkaline pH. To maintain HOCl solution in a stable form, maximize its antimicrobial activities, and minimize undesirable side products, the pH must be maintained at 3.5 to 5. RESULTS Using this stabilized form of HOCl, the potent antimicrobial activities of HOCl are demonstrated against a wide range of microorganisms. The in vitro cytotoxicity profile in L929 cells and the in vivo safety profile of HOCl in various animal models are described. CONCLUSION On the basis of the antimicrobial activity and the lack of animal toxicity, it is predicted that stabilized HOCl has potential pharmaceutical applications in the control of soft tissue infection.
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- L Wang
- NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Emeryville, CA
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- NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Emeryville, CA
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- NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Emeryville, CA
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- NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Emeryville, CA
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- NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Emeryville, CA
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- NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Emeryville, CA
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- NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Emeryville, CA
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- NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Emeryville, CA
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- NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Emeryville, CA
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- Institute for Tissue Regeneration, Repair and Rehabilitation, Bay Pines, FL
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Ferguson IA, Xian C, Barati E, Rush RA. Comparison of wheat germ agglutinin-horseradish peroxidase and biotinylated dextran for anterograde tracing of corticospinal tract following spinal cord injury. J Neurosci Methods 2001; 109:81-9. [PMID: 11513942 DOI: 10.1016/s0165-0270(01)00380-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Established methods for monitoring regeneration of the corticospinal tract involve anterograde labelling of the cortical motor neuron. While wheat germ agglutinin-horseradish peroxidase conjugate has been used to anterogradely label these neurons, we demonstrate that this technique may not completely label the whole axon and fine terminal processes when this tracer is administered in dried form. An alternative method is described for anterograde labelling of cortical motor neurons using biotinylated dextran. This tracer may be applied by either microinjection of 10% biotinylated dextran or implanting small globules of the dried tracer into the motor cortex. While more laborious, microinjection results in better anterograde labelling than implantation of dried biotinylated dextran. A procedure is also described for preparing serial coronal sections through the entire spinal cord and thaw-mounted on a minimum number of slides. The labelled nerve processes in these tissue sections can be visualised in the spinal cord under a fluorescent microscope following incubation with cy3-streptavidin complex. Permanent labelling of the biotinylated nerve processes is achieved by incubation of tissue sections with streptavidin-horseradish peroxidase conjugate followed by stringent washes and staining with tetramethylbenzidine. Use of tetramethylbenzidine allows resolution of a greater number of finer labelled processes than diaminobenzindine and allows clear visualisation of individual regenerating corticospinal tract processes. Using these procedures, we demonstrate that the corticospinal tract is completely lesioned by a standardised contusion spinal cord injury produced by the New York University weight-drop device.
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- I A Ferguson
- Department of Human Physiology and Centre for Neuroscience, Flinders University School of Medicine, GPO Box 2100, SA 5001, Adelaide, Australia.
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