Abstract |
In the present study, we have examined the expression of both presenilins in the rat hippocampus, cortex, striatum, and cerebellum after middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCA-O), an animal model of ischemia. The cortex showed the greatest increase in PS mRNA levels (7-10-fold) at 4 and 8 days posttreatment. Presenilin-1 (PS-1) levels in the contralateral cortex were significantly increased 1 day after MCA-O. In comparison, PS mRNA content was only modestly elevated in the hippocampus and striatum at 4 and 8 days after MCA-O (30-100% changes). Other Alzheimer's disease (AD)-related genes, amyloid precursor protein and apolipoprotein E, are induced in brain injury suggesting that these AD-related genes may well be components of a brain-injury response. Thus, a breakdown in this response via cerebrovascular disease and/or genetic mutation may contribute to AD pathology.
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Authors | K R Pennypacker, H Hernandez, S Benkovic, D G Morgan, A E Willing, P R Sanberg |
Journal | Brain research bulletin
(Brain Res Bull)
Vol. 48
Issue 5
Pg. 539-43
(Mar 15 1999)
ISSN: 0361-9230 [Print] United States |
PMID | 10372515
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Membrane Proteins
- Presenilin-1
- Presenilin-2
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Topics |
- Alzheimer Disease
(genetics, metabolism)
- Animals
- Brain Ischemia
(metabolism)
- Cerebral Arteries
- Gene Expression
(physiology)
- Male
- Membrane Proteins
(biosynthesis, genetics)
- Presenilin-1
- Presenilin-2
- Rats
- Rats, Sprague-Dawley
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