2020
Protective Effect of Hemin Against Experimental Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Mice: Possible Role of Neurotransmitters
Thakur V, Jamwal S, Kumar M, Rahi V, Kumar P. Protective Effect of Hemin Against Experimental Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Mice: Possible Role of Neurotransmitters. Neurotoxicity Research 2020, 38: 359-369. PMID: 32506340, DOI: 10.1007/s12640-020-00231-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic AcidAnimalsAnxietyBehavior, AnimalBrainDisease Models, AnimalDopamineElectron Transport Complex IElectron Transport Complex IIElevated Plus Maze TestEnzyme InhibitorsFatigue Syndrome, ChronicGlutathioneHand StrengthHeme Oxygenase-1HeminHomovanillic AcidHydroxyindoleacetic AcidLipid PeroxidationLocomotionMetalloporphyrinsMiceMitochondriaNeurotransmitter AgentsNitritesNorepinephrineProtoporphyrinsSerotoninConceptsChronic fatigue syndromeMitochondrial complex dysfunctionFatigue syndromeProtective effectComplex dysfunctionMale albino miceAnxiety-like behaviorFatigue-like behaviorAntifatigue effectNeurotransmitter alterationsCommon symptomsPresent studyNeurotransmitter levelsSwimming testAlbino miceExperimental miceImmobility periodEnzyme inhibitorsProtective roleCognitive impairmentLocomotor activityBehavioral testsSwimming sessionBiochemical parametersBiochemical alterations
2015
Antidepressants for neuroprotection in Huntington's disease: A review
Jamwal S, Kumar P. Antidepressants for neuroprotection in Huntington's disease: A review. European Journal Of Pharmacology 2015, 769: 33-42. PMID: 26511378, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2015.10.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuntingtin proteinHuntington's diseaseMAPK/ERK signalingBrain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) productionBDNF/TrkB pathwayProgression of HDDifferent neuroprotective mechanismsPrincipal neuropathological hallmarksUse of antidepressantsNeurotrophic factor productionCortical projection neuronsMutant huntingtin proteinCellular functionsPolyglutamine stretchMolecular mechanismsNH2 terminusERK signalingTrkB pathwayPreclinical evidenceNeuroprotective effectsNeuroprotective mechanismsCommon symptomsProjection neuronsAvailable treatmentsDisease progression