大鼠模拟经前期综合征肝气逆证不同脑区5-HT1A受体基因表达mRNA水平变化

本文以大鼠模拟经前期综合征(PMS)肝失疏泄所导致的始发证候肝气逆证为切入点,运用现代分子生物学技术,对肝失疏泄产生肝气逆证时的主要改变指标五羟色胺(5-HT1A)受体基因表达在中枢不同脑区(下丘脑、边缘叶)mRNA水平上的变化进行了探讨。结果显示,在肝失疏泄产生肝气逆证时中枢神经系统中5-HT1A受体的基因表达在mRNA水平均受到一定的抑制,即在肝失疏泄产生肝气逆证时5-HT1A受体的活性明显下降,且下丘脑中5-HT1A受体的活性要比边缘叶中5—HT1A受体的活性下降得显著。

急性心肌缺血期大鼠丘脑束旁核神经元5-HT_(1A)受体mRNA表达变化的研究

目的观察急性心肌缺血期大鼠丘脑束旁核神经元5-HT1A受体mRNA不同时间点表达的变化,以探讨5-HT1A受体在丘脑束旁核痛觉整合和调制中的作用。方法健康成年雄性SD大鼠24只,随机分为四组:对照组,即非冠状动脉扎闭(C组)组,扎闭冠状动脉(coronary artery occlusion,CAO)1h组(CAO1h组),扎闭冠状动脉3h组(CAO3h组)和扎闭冠状动脉6h组(CAO6h组)。对照组仅在开胸后冠状动脉左前降支下穿线不予结扎;CAO各组则扎闭冠状动脉左前降支。在预定的时点处死动物,取含有大鼠丘脑束旁核的脑片行原位杂交。杂交结果检测采用IDA-2000数码显微图像分析系统进行半定量分析。结果CAO后1、3、6h大鼠丘脑束旁核神经元5-HT1A受体mRNA的表达均较对照组明显增强(P<0.05),随缺血时间延长其表达有逐渐增加的趋势,在CAO后6h表达最强(P<0.05)。结论急性心肌缺血可诱发大鼠丘脑束旁核5-HT1A受体mRNA表达增强,5-HT1A受体参与急性心肌缺血伤害性刺激在丘脑束旁核的调制。

吗啡对急性心肌缺血期大鼠丘脑束旁核神经元5-HT_(1A)受体mRNA表达的影响

目的:观察吗啡对急性心肌缺血期大鼠丘脑束旁核神经元5-HT1A受体mRNA表达的影响,探讨吗啡对急性心肌缺血伤害性刺激的作用及其机制。方法:将体重260g^280g的健康成年雄性SD大鼠18只,随机分为三组:对照组,即非冠状动脉扎闭组(C组),开胸后冠状动脉左前降支下穿线,不结扎;扎闭冠脉组(CAO组),扎闭冠脉6h;吗啡+CAO组(MCAO组),CAO前15min静脉注射吗啡1.25mg/kg,然后CAO6h。CAO6h处死动物,取含有大鼠丘脑束旁核的脑片行原位杂交。5-HT1A受体mRNA杂交结果检测采用IDA-2000数码显微图像分析系统进行半定量分析。结果:与C组比较,CAO组大鼠丘脑束旁核5-HT1A受体mRNA的表达增强(P<0.05),与CAO组比较,MCAO组5-HT1A受体mRNA表达降低(P<0.05)。结论:急性心肌缺血可诱发大鼠丘脑束旁核5-HT1A受体mRNA表达增强,5-HT1A受体参与急性心肌缺血伤害性刺激在丘脑束旁核的调制,吗啡可抑制急性心肌缺血诱发的大鼠丘脑束旁核5-HT1A受体mRNA的表达增强。

急性心肌缺血期大鼠丘脑束旁核神经元5-HT_(1A)受体mRNA表达的变化

目的:观察急性心肌缺血期大鼠丘脑束旁核(para fascicularnucleus,Pf)神经元5-HT1A受体mRNA不同时点表达的变化,探讨5-HT1A受体在Pf痛觉整合和调制中的作用。方法:体重260～280g的健康成年雄性SD大鼠24只,随机分为4组,即非冠状动脉扎闭组(C组)、扎闭冠脉(coronaryarteryocclusion,CAO)1h组(CAO1h组)、扎闭冠脉3h组(CAO3h组)和扎闭冠脉6h组(CAO6h组)。C组仅在开胸后冠状动脉左前降支下穿线不予结扎,CAO各组则给予扎闭。在预定的时点处死动物,取含有Pf的脑片行原位杂交。杂交结果检测采用IDA-2000数码显微图像分析系统进行半定量分析。结果:CAO后1、3、6h大鼠Pf神经元5-HT1A受体mRNA的表达均较C组明显增强(P<0.05),随缺血时间延长其表达有逐渐增加的趋势,在CAO后6h表达最强(P<0.05)。结论:急性心肌缺血可诱发大鼠Pf神经元5-HT1A受体mRNA表达增强,5-HT1A受体参与急性心肌缺血伤害性刺激在Pf的调制。

Augmentative effect of tetrandrine on pentobarbital hypnosis mediated by 5-HT_(1A) and 5-HT_(2A/2C) receptors in mice

It has been reported that augmentative effect of tetrandrine on pentobarbital hypnosis in mice may be related to serotonergic system. The present study was undertaken to investigate the interaction of tetrandrine and different 5-HT receptors on pentobarbital-induced sleep by using the loss-of-righting reflex method. The results showed that augmentative effect of tetrandrine on pentobarbital hypnosis in mice were potentiated by the p-MPPI （5-HT1A receptor antagonist） （1 mg/kg, i.p.） and ketanserin （5-HT2A/2C receptor antagonist） （1.5 mg/kg, i.p.）, respectively. Pretreatment with either 8-OH-DPAT （5-HT1A receptor agonist） （0.1 mg/kg, s.c.） or DOI （5-HT2A/2C receptor agonist） （0.2 mg/kg, i.p.） significantly decreased pentobarbital-induced sleep time, and tetrandrine （60 mg/kg, i.g.） significantly reversed this effect. These results suggest that both the 5-HTLA and 5-HT2A/2C subfamily may be involved in the potentiating mechanism of tetrandrine＇s effects on pantobarbital hypnosis.

Rivastigmine Restores 5-HT_1AReceptor Levels in the Hippocampus of Olfactory Bulbectomized Mice

Rivastigmine, a dual acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase inhibitor, is used for symptomatic treatment of patients with mild to moderately severe dementia in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients. In the present study, we found that 5-HT1A receptor (5-HT1AR) is downregulated, whereas 5-HT2A receptor (5-HT2AR) is upregulated in the hippocampal dentate gyrus (DG) and CA1 region by olfactory bulbectomy (OBX) in mice. Furthermore, chronic treatment with rivastigmine (1.0 mg/kg) for 2 weeks starting 2 weeks after OBX operation restored the decreased 5-HT1AR and the increased 5-HT2AR levels. To determine whether cholinergic receptor stimulation by rivastigmine is involved in the rivastigmine-induced regulation of 5-HTR levels, we treated the mice with mecamylamine (2.5 mg/kg), or atropine (5.0 mg/kg) with rivastigmine (1.0 mg/kg) once a day for 2 weeks. Notably, the rivastigmine-induced 5-HT1AR upregulation was eliminated by mecamylamine but not by atropine treatments. On the other hand, the restored 5-HT2AR level by rivastigmine was not affected by either mecamylamine or atropine. Treatment with 8-OH-DPAT, a selective 5-HT1AR agonist improved the decreased 5-HT1AR and the increased 5-HT2AR levels in OBX mice. On the other hand, treatment with TCB-2, a potent 5-HT2AR agonist had no effects on the 5-HT1AR and 5-HT2AR dysregulation in OBX mice. Taken together, nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) stimulation mediates rivastigmine-induced upregulation of 5-HT1AR. Therefore, we speculate that the increased ACh levels by rivastigmine can stimulate nAChR located on serotonergic nerve terminals and stimulate 5-HT1AR by the enhanced 5-HT release in the hippocampus. The 5-HT1AR stimulation likely mediates the improvement of 5-HT1AR levels as auto-receptor in OBX hippocampus.

Effects of Activation and Blockade of Serotonin 5-HT1A Receptors on the Immune Response in Rats Selected for Different Levels of Aggressiveness

The present study examines the effects of serotonin (5-HT) 1A receptor ligands on humoral im-mune response in two rat lines selected for over 75 generations for the enhancement or elimination of aggression. Activation of presynaptic 5-HT1A receptors with a low dose of the selective 5-HT1A receptor agonist 8-OH-DPAT (0.1 mg/kg) or the blockade of postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors with the antagonist WAY-100635 (1.0 mg/kg) did not affect the numbers of IgM-antibody forming cells (IgM-AFC) in the spleen of highly aggressive rats, which were characterized by higher immune responsiveness compared to nonaggressive line. On the other hand, the same doses of 8-OH-DPAT and WAY-100635, as well as a higher dose of 8-OH-DPAT (1.0 mg/kg), which is known to activate postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors, produce immunostimulation in nonaggressive rats. However, only the highest dose of 8-OH-DPAT (5.0 mg/kg) was able to cause immunosuppression in nonaggressive rats that was mainly dependent on stimulation of postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors. In contrast to nonaggressive rats, the dose of 1.0 mg/kg 8-OH-DPAT was sufficient to produce a decrease in the numbers of IgM-AFC in highly aggressive rats. Thus, pharmacological activation of pre- and postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors, as well as the blockade of postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors, produced different effects on the immune response in two lines of rats selected for high level of aggression or its absence. These data may have implications for more efficient treatments of a number of mental disorders associated with abnormal aggression.

New 3-(4-arylpiperazin-1-yl)-1-(benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)-2-methylpropanol derivatives:Synthesis and evaluation for dual 5-HT1A/SSRI activities

A series of 3-（4-arylpiperazin-1-yl）-1-（benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl）-2-methylpropanol derivatives were designed and synthesized based on 5-HT1A/SSRI drugs design strategies.The synthesized compounds were evaluated for their dual 5-HT1A/5-HTT activities.

N-(2-(2-Methoxyphenylthio)benzyl)-2-aryloxyethylamines:Synthesis and evaluation for dual 5-HT_(1A)/SSRI activities

The design, synthesis and biological evaluation of N-（2-（2-methoxyphenylthio） benzyl）-2-aryloxyethyl amines with dual 5-HT1A/SSR/activities are reported. Compound 8e displays the best dual activities and is a promising lead compound for further SAR studies.

Arylpiperazine derivatives of diphenylsulfide:Synthesis and evaluation for dual 5-HT_(1A)/SSRI activities

The design, synthesis and biological evaluation of a novel series of arylpiperazine derivatives of diphenylsulfide with dual 5- HT1A/SSRI activities are reported. The target compounds exhibit low to moderate 5-HT transporter affinity and moderate to high 5- HT1A affinity, Compound 13a shows moderate dual activities and is a promising lead compound for further structure-activity relationships studies.

1-[2-(2-Methoxyphenylthio) benzyl]-4-arylpiperazines derivatives:Synthesis and evaluation for dual 5-HT_(1A)/SSRI activities

A series of 1-[2-（2-methoxyphenylthio） benzyl]-4-arylpiperazines derivatives was designed and synthesized based on 5-HT1A/ SSRI drugs design strategies. The synthesized compounds were evaluated for their dual 5-HT1A/5-HTT activities. 2007 Ai Jun Li. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society. All rights reserved.

1-(N-(2-(2-Methoxyphenylthio)benzyl)-N-methylamino-3-aryloxypropan-2-ols:Synthesis and evaluation for dual 5-HT_(1A)/SSRI activities

A series of 1-（N-（2-（2-methoxyphenylthio）benzyl）-N-methylamino-3-aryloxypropan-2-ols derivatives were designed and synthesized based on 5-HT1A/SSRI drugs design strategies. The synthesized compounds were evaluated for their dual 5-HT1A/ 5-HTT activities. 2007 Ai Jun Li. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society. All rights reserved.

Inhibition of 5-HT_3 Receptors-activated Currents by Cannabinoids in Rat Trigeminal Ganglion Neurons

This study investigated the modulatory effect of synthetic cannabinoids WIN55,212-2 on 5-HT3 receptor-activated currents (I5-HT3) in cultured rat trigeminal ganglion (TG) neurons using whole-cell patch clamp technique. The results showed that: (1) The majority of examined neurons (78.70%) were sensitive to 5-HT (3–300 μmol/L). 5-HT induced inward currents in a concentration-dependent manner and the currents were blocked by ICS 205-930 (1 μmol/L), a selective antagonist of the 5-HT3 receptor; (2) Pre-application of WIN55,212-2 (0.01–1 μmol/L) significantly inhibited I5-HT3 reversibly in concentration-dependent and voltage-independent manners. The concentra-tion-response curve of 5-HT3 receptor was shifted downward by WIN55,212-2 without any change of the threshold value. The EC50 values of two curves were very close (17.5±4.5) mmol/L vs. (15.2±4.5) mmol/L and WIN55,212-2 decreased the maximal amplitude of I5-HT3 by (48.65±4.15)%; (3) Neither AM281, a selective CB1 receptor antagonist, nor AM630, a selective CB2 receptor antagonist reversed the inhibition of I5-HT3 by WIN55,212-2; (4) When WIN55,212-2 was given from 15 to 120 s before 5-HT application, inhibitory effect was gradually increased and the maximal inhibition took place at 90 s, and the inhibition remained at the same level after 90 s. We are led to concluded that-WIN55,212-2 inhibited I5-HT3 significantly and neither CB1 receptor antagonist nor CB2 receptor antagonist could reverse the inhibition of I5-HT3 by WIN55,212-2. Moreover, WIN55,212-2 is not an open channel blocker (OCB) of 5-HT3 receptor. WIN55,212-2 significantly inhibited 5-HT-activated currents in a non-competitive manner. The inhibition of I5-HT3 by WIN55,212-2 is probably new one of peripheral analgesic mechanisms of WIN55,212-2, but the mechanism by which WIN55,212-2 inhibits I5-HT3 warrants further investigation.

Molecular signaling of 5-HT_1Aand presence of serotonergic cells in the fetal cerebral cortex

Early appearance of the serotonergic system in the fetal brain and the various effects of serotonin (5-HT) on brain morphogenesis, have given support to a neurotrophic role of serotonin. This function of serotonin is accomplished through a system of serotonin nerve terminals in the target regions that involves various 5-HT receptors. In visual, auditory and somatosensory cortex an early and intense serotonergic innervation is particularly important. The neuronal somata of these terminals are normally located in the mesencephalon and they have not been observed in the maturing cerebral cortex, neither in the adult brain. By using immunolabeling techniques, fluorescence and confocal microscopy, we observe the presence of both, 5-HT terminals and 5-HT cells in mesencephalon (Me, E17) and in the neopallium (Np, E13-E16) cocultures. Cells immunopositive to 5-HT and to tryptophan-5-hydroxilase are also observed in the Np on day 12 of culture. These results concerning the unexpected presence of serotonergic cells in the fetal cerebral cortex are interesting and may be of importance in corticogenesis. As it happens with other elements of the serotonergic system, the presence of these phenotypically serotonergic cells in the early cerebral cortex may be transitory and probably supporting cortex maturation processes. The molecular signaling path of the 5-HT1A receptor has also been identified.

曲马多对急性心肌缺血大鼠丘脑束旁核5-HT_(1A)受体mRNA表达的影响

心肌缺血时通过中枢和外周痛觉敏感化机制,心脏交感传入冲动增加,从而有可能诱发心绞痛.但由心肌缺血引发的心绞痛(症状)和急性心肌梗死(损伤)的程度往往不相平行[1].丘脑束旁核(parafascicular nucleus,Pf)是内脏痛觉感受、调制和整合的重要中枢,Pf内含有丰富的5-HT能神经末梢及其受体.

Insights into the discovery of new 5-HT1A receptor ligands:receptor based pharmacophore

5-HT1A receptor is a crucial therapeutic target for the treatment of anxiety, depression, pain, etc. Design and preparation of potent 5-HT1A receptor ligands for drug discovery has attracted extensive attention in the past few years. In this paper, a three dimensional model of human 5-HT1A receptor was constructed by means of homology modeling. And the docking of MP349 to the receptor suggested a reliable binding mode for 5-HT1A receptor ligand. Based on this ligand-receptor binding mode, an elaborate receptor structure based pharmacophore model was established, which revealed many important features responsible for ligand and 5-HT1A receptor interactions. A virtual screening experiment verified the ability of this pharmacophore model to discover true 5-HT1A receptor ligand. The results of this research would provide important information for further optimizations of 5-HT1A receptor ligands and guide related new lead discoveries.

Effects of Kaixin Powder on Expression of 5-HT Receptor in Hippocampus of Depressed Rats Induced by CUMS

Objective To observe the influence of Kaixin Powder on ethology,content of 5-HT in the hippocampus, expression of m RNA, and protein in 5-HT1 A and 5-HT2 A receptors in the hippocampus of depressed rats induced by chronic unpredictable mild stress（CUMS）. Methods Twenty-four male Wistar rats were randomly divided into blank,model, Trazodone, and Kaixin Powder groups, six rats in each group. In addition to the blank control group, other groups were established the depression model induced by CUMS combined with isolated feeding. At the same time, Trazodone group and Kaixin Powder group were treated with corresponding drugs for 3 weeks. After 3 weeks of administration, the rats were sacrificed, and a series of indexes were measured such as the contents of 5-HT, m RNA expression levels of 5-HT1 A and 5-HT2 A receptors, protein expression levels of 5-HT1 A and 5-HT2 A receptors, and so on. Results A series of indexes in the model group were decreased significantly such as the body weight growth, the sugar water intake, the score of Open Field Test, the content of5-HT in the hippocampus, expression of m RNA, and protein in 5-HT1 A receptor, while the expression of m RNA and protein in 5-HT2 A receptor were increased significantly.Compared with the model group, the indexes were ameliorated in Trazodone and Kaixin Powder groups. Kaixin Powder is better than Trazodone in decreasing the level of protein in 5-HT2 A receptor. Conclusion The result indicated that the depression performance of depressed rats induced by CUMS can be ameliorated by Kaixin Powder,and the mechanism maybe concerned with increasing the contents of 5-HT, exciting 5-HT1 A receptor, and antagonising 5- HT2 A receptor.

系统性红斑狼疮患者外周血滤泡辅助性T细胞与CXCR5及其配体CXCL13基因表达水平的研究

目的检测滤泡辅助性T细胞(Tfh)的CXCR5、CXCL13在系统性红斑狼疮(SLE)患者外周血中的表达,探讨其与SLE的发生及病情活动性的关系。方法 90例SLE患者和60例健康对照者,采用流式细胞术检测外周血单个核细胞(PBMC)中CXCR5+PD-1+/CD4+T细胞(Tfh)比例,酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)法检测血清中CXCR5、CXCL13浓度,实时荧光定量RT-PCR检测PBMC中CXCR5 mRNA、CXCL13 mRNA的表达。结果活动组SLE患者外周血Tfh比例(11.01%±1.31%)、血清中CXCR5、CXCL13浓度[分别为(368.21±171.56)pg/ml、(387.59±213.54)pg/ml]和CXCR5 mRNA、CXCL13 mRNA(分别为2.15±0.63、1.71±0.37)的表达均高于健康对照组[分别为1.78%±0.11%,(210.6±100.17)pg/ml,(149.45±104.52)pg/ml,0.53±0.22,0.46±0.13;均P<0.05];SLE患者外周血Tfh比例与CXCR5 mRNA的表达水平呈正相关(r=0.68,P<0.01),与SLEDAI亦呈正相关(r=0.67,P<0.01),其中CXCR5 mRNA的表达水平与SLEDAI呈高度正相关(r=0.82,P<0.01)。SLE患者外周血Tfh比例与CXCL13 mRNA的表达水平呈正相关(r=0.73,P<0.01),与SLEDAI亦呈正相关(r=0.87,P<0.01)。结论 SLE患者外周血中Tfh细胞比例、CXCR5、CXCL13明显升高,可能在其发病过程中起了一定的作用。

Pattern of triptans use: a retrospective prescription study in Calabria, Italy

Triptans are 5-hydroxytryptamine 1 B/1 D receptor agonists used in moderate to severe migraine attacks as first line when non-specific,symptomatic,nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are not effective.To gain insight in the treatment of migraine in the regional context,this retrospective(from January to August of the years 2017 and 2018)study aimed at monitoring the use of triptans approved by the regional health authority in Calabria.The data demonstrate that the overall treatment of migraine with triptans in the different provinces of Calabria falls in the average regional prescription/dispensation.Interestingly,Crotone showed a trend to an increased amount of defined daily dose/1000 inhabitants per day.The present analysis might stand for homogeneity of treatment of migraineurs in Calabria and highlights the need for better understanding the apparent differences in the local pattern of almotriptan use to improve the appropriateness.

Behavioral Characteristics of Pharmacologically Selected Lines of Rats: Relevance to Depression

This brief review discusses the behavioral consequences of two pharmacologically selected lines of rats. Flinders Sensitive (FSL) and Flinders Resistant (FRL) Lines of rats were selected on the basis of differential hypothermic and behavioral responses to the anticholinesterase, diisopropylfluorophosphate (DFP). FSL rats are more sensitive to the hypothermic effects of cholinergic, serotonergic, and dopaminergic agonists but less sensitive to the locomotor or stereotypic effects of dopamine agonists. FSL rats exhibit greater immobility in the forced swim test and reduced social interaction compared with FRL rats, but do not differ in saccharin intake, behavior in the elevated plus maze, or responses for rewarding brain self-stimulation. The exaggerated immobility and reduced social interaction are counteracted by chronic treatment with antidepressants. Because FSL rats were more sensitive to 5-HT1A receptor agonists, high (HDS) and low (LDS) 8-OH-DPATsensitive lines were selectively bred for differential hypothermic responses to the 5-HT1A receptor agonist, 8-hydroxy-2-(di-N-propylamino)tetralin (8-OH-DPAT). HDS rats were also more sensitive to the hypothermic effects of oxotremorine, a cholinergic agonist, but selection for this response did not diverge with later selection. HDS rats exhibited greater immobility in the forced swim test than LDS rats and this correlated response could be seen early in selection (generation 3). HDS rats also showed reduced social interaction compared to LDS rats, but did not differ in behavior in the elevated plus maze. These findings confirm that selection for hypothermic responses to pharmacological agents do have behavioral consequences, notably the production of depressive-like phenotypes, which can be counteracted by chronic antidepressant treatment. Because increased 5-HT1A receptor sensitivity was common to both selected lines (FSL and HDS), neurobiological processes dependent on this receptor could contribute to the abnormal behaviors that manifest in these rat lines and thus suggesting a mechanism underlying depressive behaviors in humans. However, available human data are inconsistent with this hypothesis and suggest that other mechanisms underlie these behavioral abnormalities in HDS and FSL rats. These mechanisms as well as additional behavioral testing in these rat lines will be discussed.