Abstract |
The expression of alternatively spliced mRNAs for amyloid precursor protein (APP) isoforms and their translation products were examined in the rat cerebral cortex 1, 3, 6, and 12 h and 1, 3, and 7 days (n = 4-5 in each group) after fluid-percussion brain injury. In situ hybridization studies demonstrated that the expression of APP695 mRNA decreased in and around the damaged area of the cerebral cortex exposed to fluid-percussion injury 1 h after the insult. On the other hand, APP751/770 mRNAs were increased in the regions surrounding the damaged cortical areas 1 day after the injury. An increase of immunoreactive APP was detected in the regions around the damaged cortical areas 3 h after traumatic injury and maintained for the following 3 days. The APP immunoreactivity in the damaged cortices declined to the level of sham-operated animals by post-experimental day 7. Using an anti- amyloid beta (Abeta) protein (17-24) antibody, no deposits of immunoreactive Abeta (17-24) were observed in any of the samples examined in these experiments. These results suggest that the induction of Kunitz-type protease inhibitor (KPI) domain-containing APP mRNAs and the increased accumulation of APP are involved in the physiological and neuropathological responses of brains under various neurodegenerative conditions, including head trauma.
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Authors | M Masumura, R Hata, H Uramoto, N Murayama, T Ohno, T Sawada |
Journal | Journal of neurotrauma
(J Neurotrauma)
Vol. 17
Issue 2
Pg. 123-34
(Feb 2000)
ISSN: 0897-7151 [Print] United States |
PMID | 10709870
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor
- Protein Isoforms
- RNA, Messenger
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Topics |
- Alternative Splicing
- Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor
(analysis, genetics)
- Animals
- Brain Injuries
(metabolism, pathology)
- Cerebral Cortex
(metabolism, pathology)
- Gene Expression Regulation
- Immunohistochemistry
- In Situ Hybridization
(methods)
- Male
- Protein Biosynthesis
- Protein Isoforms
(analysis, genetics)
- RNA, Messenger
(genetics)
- Rats
- Rats, Sprague-Dawley
- Time Factors
- Transcription, Genetic
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