2014
Differential Effects of Synaptic and Extrasynaptic NMDA Receptors on Aβ-Induced Nitric Oxide Production in Cerebrocortical Neurons
Molokanova E, Akhtar M, Sanz-Blasco S, Nakamura T, Okamoto S, Tu S, Piña-Crespo J, McKercher S, Lipton S. Differential Effects of Synaptic and Extrasynaptic NMDA Receptors on Aβ-Induced Nitric Oxide Production in Cerebrocortical Neurons. Biophysical Journal 2014, 106: 152a. DOI: 10.1016/j.bpj.2013.11.874.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Redox Regulation of Protein Misfolding, Synaptic Damage, and Neuronal Loss in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Nakamura T, Lipton S. Redox Regulation of Protein Misfolding, Synaptic Damage, and Neuronal Loss in Neurodegenerative Diseases. 2011, 65-99. DOI: 10.1002/9781118063903.ch2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Excitotoxicity
Lipton S. Excitotoxicity. 2004, 291-313. DOI: 10.1002/3527603867.ch14.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSignaling pathways to neuronal damage and apoptosis in human immunodeficiency virus type 1-associated dementia: Chemokine receptors, excitotoxicity, and beyond
Kaul M, Lipton S. Signaling pathways to neuronal damage and apoptosis in human immunodeficiency virus type 1-associated dementia: Chemokine receptors, excitotoxicity, and beyond. Journal Of NeuroVirology 2004, 10: 97-101. PMID: 14982746, DOI: 10.1080/753312759.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeuronal damageChemokine receptorsN-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-mediated excitotoxicityHuman immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infectionHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1Immunodeficiency virus type 1Applicable therapeutic interventionReceptor-mediated excitotoxicityVirus-1 infectionVirus type 1HIV infectionInflammatory factorsHIV-1Therapeutic interventionsType 1Downstream mechanismsExcitotoxicityDementiaInfectionReceptorsNeuropathologyPathwayDamage
2001
Structure and function of GABAC receptors: a comparison of native versus recombinant receptors
Zhang D, Pan Z, Awobuluyi M, Lipton S. Structure and function of GABAC receptors: a comparison of native versus recombinant receptors. Trends In Pharmacological Sciences 2001, 22: 121-132. PMID: 11239575, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-6147(00)01625-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRecombinant receptorsGABA receptorsIonotropic GABA receptorsRetinal signal processingInhibitory receptorsGABAC receptorsPharmacological profileBrain regionsSpecific drugsReceptorsNative receptorMajor molecular componentsUnique functional rolesFunctional roleMolecular determinantsSlow activationCompelling evidenceSubunit compositionMolecular basisRetinaThree Pairs of Cysteine Residues Mediate Both Redox and Zn2+ Modulation of the NMDA Receptor
Choi Y, Chen H, Lipton S. Three Pairs of Cysteine Residues Mediate Both Redox and Zn2+ Modulation of the NMDA Receptor. Journal Of Neuroscience 2001, 21: 392-400. PMID: 11160420, PMCID: PMC6763802, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.21-02-00392.2001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsBinding SitesCells, CulturedCysteineDithiothreitolDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug SynergismGlycineHistidineMesylatesMutagenesis, Site-DirectedN-MethylaspartateOocytesOxidation-ReductionPatch-Clamp TechniquesReceptors, N-Methyl-D-AspartateStructure-Activity RelationshipSulfhydryl ReagentsTransfectionXenopusZinc
2000
Expression of GABAC receptor ρ1 and ρ2 subunits during development of the mouse retina
Greka A, Lipton S, Zhang D. Expression of GABAC receptor ρ1 and ρ2 subunits during development of the mouse retina. European Journal Of Neuroscience 2000, 12: 3575-3582. PMID: 11029627, DOI: 10.1046/j.1460-9568.2000.00247.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRetinal developmentGamma-aminobutyric acid type C receptorMouse retinaRho subunitsReceptor-mediated currentsPostnatal day 6Type C receptorsBipolar cell differentiationMouse retinal developmentΡ2 subunitsBipolar cellsC receptorRho2 subunitsRho1 subunitDay 6ReceptorsEye openingSubunit transcriptionSubunit messageAdulthoodRetinaFuture studiesCompetitive PCRCell differentiationP9Redox modulation of the NMDA receptor
Choi Y, Lipton S. Redox modulation of the NMDA receptor. Cellular And Molecular Life Sciences 2000, 57: 1535-1541. PMID: 11092448, PMCID: PMC11147125, DOI: 10.1007/pl00000638.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRedox modulationCysteine residuesCritical cysteine residuesMultiple cysteine residuesDifferent NMDA receptor subunitsS-nitrosylationMolecular mechanismsMolecular determinantsNMDA receptor subunitsDistinct mechanismsReceptor subunitsPhysiological conditionsSubunitsNR2A subunitImportant mechanismN-methyl-D-aspartate receptorsResiduesNMDA receptorsRedox formsReceptorsCyclic GMPSpeciesMechanismForm of modulationRegulationEvidence for coassembly of mutant GABACρ1 with GABAAγ2S, glycine α1 and glycine α2 receptor subunits in vitro
Pan Z, Zhang D, Zhang X, Lipton S. Evidence for coassembly of mutant GABACρ1 with GABAAγ2S, glycine α1 and glycine α2 receptor subunits in vitro. European Journal Of Neuroscience 2000, 12: 3137-3145. PMID: 10998097, DOI: 10.1046/j.1460-9568.2000.00198.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsDose-Response Relationship, DrugElectrophysiologyGABA AntagonistsGamma-Aminobutyric AcidGene ExpressionIn Vitro TechniquesMutagenesisNeural InhibitionOocytesPicrotoxinProtein Structure, TertiaryRatsReceptors, GABAReceptors, GABA-AReceptors, GABA-BReceptors, GlycineRetinaXenopus laevisConceptsGlycine alpha1Rho1 subunitAlpha2 subunitHeteromeric receptorsGABA dose-response curveBlockade of GABAVoltage-clamp recordingsGamma-aminobutyric acidXenopus laevis oocyte expression systemTwo-electrode voltage-clamp recordingsDose-response curveResponse propertiesPicrotoxinin sensitivityOocyte expression systemGamma2 subunitGABAReceptor subunitsPharmacological propertiesReceptorsUnique gatingFunctional evidenceGABAAAlpha1Gamma2HomomericRedox modulation of recombinant human GABAA receptors
Pan Z, Zhang X, Lipton S. Redox modulation of recombinant human GABAA receptors. Neuroscience 2000, 98: 333-338. PMID: 10854765, DOI: 10.1016/s0306-4522(00)00114-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGABA receptorsRat retinal ganglion cellsRecombinant human GABAA receptorsRetinal ganglion cellsVoltage-clamp recordingsEffect of dithiothreitolLow GABA concentrationsTwo-electrode voltage-clamp recordingsRedox modulationHuman GABAA receptorsGanglion cellsXenopus oocyte expression systemGABAA receptorsModulatory effectsReceptor currentsOocyte expression systemReceptor responsesGABA concentrationPotentiationGABAReceptorsSubunit compositionHomomeric GABAAgent 5M3 domain
1999
Attenuation of NMDA Receptor Activity and Neurotoxicity by Nitroxyl Anion, NO−
Kim W, Choi Y, Rayudu P, Das P, Asaad W, Arnelle D, Stamler J, Lipton S. Attenuation of NMDA Receptor Activity and Neurotoxicity by Nitroxyl Anion, NO−. Neuron 1999, 24: 461-469. PMID: 10571239, DOI: 10.1016/s0896-6273(00)80859-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIdentification and Mechanism of Action of Two Histidine Residues Underlying High-Affinity Zn2+ Inhibition of the NMDA Receptor
Choi Y, Lipton S. Identification and Mechanism of Action of Two Histidine Residues Underlying High-Affinity Zn2+ Inhibition of the NMDA Receptor. Neuron 1999, 23: 171-180. PMID: 10402203, DOI: 10.1016/s0896-6273(00)80763-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNR1/NR2B receptorsNR1/NR2ANR2B receptorsN-methyl-D-aspartate receptor activityMechanism of actionExtracellular N-terminal domainXenopus oocyte expression systemNMDA receptorsVoltage-dependent componentVoltage-dependent blockOocyte expression systemReceptor activityHigh-affinity Zn2Recombinant NR1/NR2ANR2AProton inhibitionReceptorsInhibitionZinc inhibitionCritical determinantHigh affinityNMDANMDARShakespeare in love—with NMDA receptors?
Lipton S, Nakanishi N. Shakespeare in love—with NMDA receptors? Nature Medicine 1999, 5: 270-271. PMID: 10086378, DOI: 10.1038/6481.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Nitrate therapy may retard glaucomatous optic neuropathy, perhaps through modulation of glutamate receptors
Zurakowski D, Vorwerk C, Gorla M, Kanellopoulos A, Chaturvedi N, Grosskreutz C, Lipton S, Dreyer E. Nitrate therapy may retard glaucomatous optic neuropathy, perhaps through modulation of glutamate receptors. Vision Research 1998, 38: 1489-1494. PMID: 9667013, DOI: 10.1016/s0042-6989(98)00003-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of nitroglycerinGlaucomatous optic neuropathyRetinal ganglion cellsAnginal symptomsNitroglycerin preparationsNitrate therapyGlaucomatous damageOptic neuropathyIntraocular pressureGanglion cellsGlutamate receptorsGlaucomatous blindnessNitroglycerinCell deathNeuropathyTherapySymptomsReceptorsNeuroprotective versus neurodestructive effects of NO‐related species
Lipton S, Choi Y, Sucher N, Chen H. Neuroprotective versus neurodestructive effects of NO‐related species. BioFactors 1998, 8: 33-40. PMID: 9699006, DOI: 10.1002/biof.5520080107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNMDA receptorsCentral nervous systemNMDA receptor subunitsNeuronal injuryNeurodestructive effectsNervous systemRedox modulationReceptor subunitsNitric oxideExcessive Ca2Protective actionChannel activitySuperoxide anionNO groupReceptorsS-nitrosylationGroupDiverse tissuesNeuroprotectionInjuryBrainCloning and characterization of mouse GABAC receptor subunits
Greka A, Koolen J, Lipton S, Zhang D. Cloning and characterization of mouse GABAC receptor subunits. Neuroreport 1998, 9: 229-232. PMID: 9507960, DOI: 10.1097/00001756-199801260-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Neurotoxicity associated with dual actions of homocysteine at the N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor
Lipton S, Kim W, Choi Y, Kumar S, D’Emilia D, Rayudu P, Arnelle D, Stamler J. Neurotoxicity associated with dual actions of homocysteine at the N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1997, 94: 5923-5928. PMID: 9159176, PMCID: PMC20882, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.94.11.5923.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords2-Amino-5-phosphonovalerate6-Cyano-7-nitroquinoxaline-2,3-dioneAdultAnimalsCells, CulturedCerebral CortexChildDizocilpine MaleateEmbryo, MammalianEvoked PotentialsGlycineHomocysteineHumansKineticsKynurenic AcidNeuronsNeurotoxinsN-MethylaspartateRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReceptors, N-Methyl-D-AspartateConceptsN-methyl-D-aspartate receptorsGlycine coagonist siteHomocysteine neurotoxicityNeuronal damageHead traumaVascular diseaseTotal homocysteineNeurotoxic concentrationsGlycine levelsCoagonist siteNeuroprotective activityCoagulation systemNervous systemDisease pathogenesisPartial antagonistExcessive Ca2HomocysteineAdverse effectsElevated levelsPathological conditionsDual actionVessel wallReceptorsReactive oxygen generationPathogenesis
1996
Redox state, NMDA receptors and NO-related species Different combinations of heteromeric subunits of the same receptor can yield disparate results
Lipton S, Choi Y, Sucher N, Pan Z, Stamler J. Redox state, NMDA receptors and NO-related species Different combinations of heteromeric subunits of the same receptor can yield disparate results. Trends In Pharmacological Sciences 1996, 17: 186-187. PMID: 8669124, DOI: 10.1016/0165-6147(96)20028-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1995
Cloning of a gamma-aminobutyric acid type C receptor subunit in rat retina with a methionine residue critical for picrotoxinin channel block.
Zhang D, Pan Z, Zhang X, Brideau A, Lipton S. Cloning of a gamma-aminobutyric acid type C receptor subunit in rat retina with a methionine residue critical for picrotoxinin channel block. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 1995, 92: 11756-11760. PMID: 8524843, PMCID: PMC40481, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.92.25.11756.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsBase SequenceChloride ChannelsCloning, MolecularDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug ResistanceElectric ConductivityGABA AntagonistsIon ChannelsMethionineMolecular Sequence DataMutagenesis, Site-DirectedPicrotoxinProtein ConformationRatsReceptors, GABARetinaSequence Homology, Amino AcidSesterterpenesStructure-Activity RelationshipConceptsGABAC responsesRat retinaRho 2 subunitsGamma-aminobutyric acidPTX resistanceHeteromeric receptorsReceptor subunitsFunctional homomeric receptorsRho 1 receptorsGABA receptor subunitsInhibitory neurotransmissionMechanism of blockGABA receptorsMammalian retinaConvulsant picrotoxininHomomeric receptorsRat receptorRetinaIonotropic receptorsReceptorsChannel blockPicrotoxininSecond membrane-spanning regionNative receptorPredominant determinantCo-expression of AMPA/kainate receptor-operated channels with high and low Ca2+ permeability in single rat retinal ganglion cells
Zhang D, Sucher N, Lipton S. Co-expression of AMPA/kainate receptor-operated channels with high and low Ca2+ permeability in single rat retinal ganglion cells. Neuroscience 1995, 67: 177-188. PMID: 7477898, DOI: 10.1016/0306-4522(94)00627-h.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRat retinal ganglion cellsRetinal ganglion cellsD-aspartate receptorsReceptor-operated channelsGanglion cellsWhole-cell currentsPermeable AMPA/kainate channelsAMPA/kainate channelsLow Ca2Only permeant cationExtracellular solutionPatch-clamp techniqueSecond groupFirst groupKainate channelsFlop splice variantsPolymerase chain reactionGlutamate receptorsConcentrations of AMPAPattern of expressionReceptorsChain reactionSole charge carrierCurrent-voltage relationshipPredominant expression