2003
Neurotrophin-3 Improves Functional Constipation
Parkman HP, Rao SS, Reynolds JC, Schiller LR, Wald A, Miner PB, Lembo AJ, Gordon JM, Drossman DA, Waltzman L, Stambler N, Cedarbaum JM. Neurotrophin-3 Improves Functional Constipation. The American Journal Of Gastroenterology 2003, 98: ajg2003312. PMID: 12818279, DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2003.t01-1-07477.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComplete bowel movementsNeurotrophin-3Bowel movementsColon transitFunctional constipationChronic constipationStool frequencyPlacebo-controlled phase II studyTransient injection site reactionsConstipation-related symptomsFrequent adverse eventsPhase II studyThird of patientsInjection site reactionsEnd of treatmentDose-related effectsConstipated subjectsBowel functionPrimary endpointAdverse eventsII studyImproved symptomsWeekly dosingNeurotrophic factorConstipation
2000
Recombinant human neurotrophic factors accelerate colonic transit and relieve constipation in humans
Coulie B, Szarka L, Camilleri M, Burton D, McKinzie S, Stambler N, Cedarbaum J. Recombinant human neurotrophic factors accelerate colonic transit and relieve constipation in humans. Gastroenterology 2000, 119: 41-50. PMID: 10889153, DOI: 10.1053/gast.2000.8553.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeurotrophic factorStool frequencyColonic transitR-metHuBDNFHealthy subjectsBrain-derived neurotrophic factorHuman brain-derived neurotrophic factorHuman gut motilityOverall colonic transitPassage of stoolRecombinant human brain-derived neurotrophic factorGastrointestinal motor functionSmall bowel transitInjection site reactionsWeeks of treatmentNeurotrophic factor 3Neurotrophin administrationBowel transitRandomized studyGut motilityColonic emptyingSite reactionsMotor functionConstipationHealthy people
1998
Prognostic indicators of survival in ALS
Stambler N, Charatan M, Cedarbaum J. Prognostic indicators of survival in ALS. Neurology 1998, 50: 66-72. PMID: 9443459, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.50.1.66.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStudy entrySerum chlorideMuscle strength lossBaseline demographic characteristicsLength of survivalRisk of mortalityClinical laboratory testsGreater weight lossCiliary neurotrophic factorRecombinant human ciliary neurotrophic factorHuman ciliary neurotrophic factorPlacebo groupPulmonary functionSymptom onsetPrognostic factorsMulticenter studyShorter survivalVital capacityNeurotrophic factorPrognostic indicatorRespiratory acidosisSurvival timeProbability of survivalDisease severityWeight loss
1996
Treatment with ciliary neurotrophic factor does not improve regeneration in experimental autoimmune neuritis of the Lewis rat
Gold R, Zielasek J, Schröder J, Sellhaus B, Cedarbaum J, Hartung H, Sendtner M, Toyka K. Treatment with ciliary neurotrophic factor does not improve regeneration in experimental autoimmune neuritis of the Lewis rat. Muscle & Nerve 1996, 19: 1177-1180. PMID: 8761279, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-4598(199609)19:9<1177::aid-mus17>3.0.co;2-s.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExperimental autoimmune neuritisCiliary neurotrophic factorAutoimmune neuritisLewis ratsNeurotrophic factorNeuritisRatsChapter 10 Neurotrophic factors Towards a restorative therapy of Parkinson's disease
Altar C, Wiegand S, Lindsay R, Cedarbaum J. Chapter 10 Neurotrophic factors Towards a restorative therapy of Parkinson's disease. 1996, 159-185. DOI: 10.1016/b978-012525445-8/50012-6.ChaptersNeurotrophic factorBasic fibroblast growth factorRestorative therapyGrowth factorParkinson's diseaseNervous systemBasal forebrain cholinergic neuronsBrain-derived neurotrophic factorForebrain cholinergic neuronsPeripheral nervous systemFibroblast growth factorCholinergic neuronsNeurotrophin-4/5GABAergic systemPeripheral nervesTrophic actionGlial cellsSerotonergic neuronesNonneural tissuesFiring rateNeuronesDiseaseBiological actionsSecond groupTherapy
1995
Effects of brain‐derived neurotrophic factor on motor dysfunction in wobbler mouse motor neuron disease
Ikeda K, Klinkosz B, Greene T, Cedarbaum J, Wong V, Lindsay R, Mitsumoto H. Effects of brain‐derived neurotrophic factor on motor dysfunction in wobbler mouse motor neuron disease. Annals Of Neurology 1995, 37: 505-511. PMID: 7717687, DOI: 10.1002/ana.410370413.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain-derived neurotrophic factorMouse motor neuron diseaseWobbler mouse motor neuron diseaseMotor neuron diseaseBDNF treatmentMotor dysfunctionNeurotrophic factorNeuron diseaseVentral rootsMotor neuronsWobbler miceExogenous brain-derived neurotrophic factorAxotomy-induced cell deathHuman brain-derived neurotrophic factorBDNF-treated miceBiceps muscle weightCervical ventral rootsDenervation muscle atrophyExogenous BDNF administrationMotor axon lossRecombinant human brain-derived neurotrophic factorVehicle-treated miceVehicle-treated animalsEnd of treatmentMuscle twitch tensionHistometric effects of ciliary neurotrophic factor in wobbler mouse motor neuron disease
Ikeda K, Wong V, Holmlund T, Greene T, Cedarbaum J, Lindsay R, Mitsumoto H. Histometric effects of ciliary neurotrophic factor in wobbler mouse motor neuron disease. Annals Of Neurology 1995, 37: 47-54. PMID: 7818257, DOI: 10.1002/ana.410370110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCiliary neurotrophic factorMotor neuron diseaseNeurotrophic factorMotor neuronsHuman ciliary neurotrophic factorNeuron diseaseWobbler miceWobbler mouse motor neuron diseaseMouse motor neuron diseaseCalcitonin gene-related peptideAcute axonal degenerationAxonal branching pointsBiceps muscle weightC5 ventral rootsGene-related peptidePercentage of axonsAtrophied muscle fibersUntreated control groupRat ciliary neurotrophic factorMean muscle fiber diameterMusculocutaneous nerveAxonal degenerationVentral rootsSubcutaneous injectionVacuolar degeneration
1994
Arrest of Motor Neuron Disease in wobbler Mice Cotreated with CNTF and BDNF
Mitsumoto H, Ikeda K, Klinkosz B, Cedarbaum J, Wong V, Lindsay R. Arrest of Motor Neuron Disease in wobbler Mice Cotreated with CNTF and BDNF. Science 1994, 265: 1107-1110. PMID: 8066451, DOI: 10.1126/science.8066451.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrain-derived neurotrophic factorCiliary neurotrophic factorMotor neuron diseaseNeurotrophic factorNeuron diseaseWobbler miceMotor neuron dysfunctionNeuron dysfunctionDisease progressionSubcutaneous injectionMotor neuronsHistological criteriaAnimal modeAnimal modelsAlternate daysSignaling pathwaysDiseaseMiceCellular signaling pathwaysProgressionDysfunctionFactorsCotreatmentNeuronsAdministrationThe effects of ciliary neurotrophic factor on motor dysfunction in wobbler mouse motor neuron disease
Mitsumoto H, Ikeda K, Holmlund T, Greene T, Cedarbaum J, Wong V, Lindsay R. The effects of ciliary neurotrophic factor on motor dysfunction in wobbler mouse motor neuron disease. Annals Of Neurology 1994, 36: 142-148. PMID: 8053649, DOI: 10.1002/ana.410360205.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCiliary neurotrophic factorNeurotrophic factorMotor neuron diseaseHuman ciliary neurotrophic factorGrip strengthNeuron diseaseBody weightWobbler mouse motor neuron diseaseMotor neuron disease modelMouse motor neuron diseaseFirst neurotrophic factorMean grip strengthImproved muscle strengthVehicle-treated animalsWeeks of treatmentMuscle twitch tensionSurvival-promoting effectsWobbler mouse modelRat ciliary neurotrophic factorMotor dysfunctionControl miceMuscle strengthDisease progressionMotor neuronsTwitch tension
1993
The Therapeutic Potential of Neurotrophic Factors in the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
Lindsay R, Altar C, Cedarbaum J, Hyman C, Wiegand S. The Therapeutic Potential of Neurotrophic Factors in the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease. Experimental Neurology 1993, 124: 103-118. PMID: 8282068, DOI: 10.1006/exnr.1993.1181.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeurotrophic factorParkinson's diseaseNeurodegenerative disordersTherapeutic agentsNeurodegenerative diseasesFetal nigral graftsTransplantation of neuronsDopamine neurotrophic factorPartial symptomatic reliefDopamine receptor agonistsNeurotrophic growth factorsPotential clinical useHuman neurodegenerative disordersAppropriate neurotransmittersObvious therapeutic strategyNeuronal lossNigral graftsSymptomatic reliefDevelopment of drugsDopaminergic neuronsNeuroprotective agentsSubstantia nigraNeuronal degenerationNeurotrophin familyDopamine neurons