• 환경생물
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.255-262
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• 2000

Synaptosome에 의한 [$^3$H]-serotonin의 일반적인 흡수특성과 이 과정에 납이 미치는 영향을 in vitro와 in vitro에서 관찰하였다. 흰쥐의 대뇌와 뇌간에서 각각 분리한 synaptosome의 흡수친화력은 대뇌가 Km=0.5$\mu$M, 뇌간이 Km=0.1$\mu$M로 모두 고친화성 흡수였고 뇌간에서 더 높았다. 또한 이 흡수과정에 sodium과 potassium이온이 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. Synaptosome이 [$^3$H]-serotonin을 흡수하는 과정은 납에 의해 억제되었고 이러한 납의 독성영향은 in vitro와 in vitro에서 유사한 결과를 보였다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.150-160
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• 2001

Objectives ; This study was undertaken to determine whether Carthami-Flos aquacapuncture (CFA) exerts protective effect against oxidant-induced inhibition of $Na^+-K^+$-ATPase activity in cerebral synaptosomes. Methods and Results ; The enzyme activity was dependent on incubation time and enzyme protein concentrations. An oxidant t-butylhydroperoxide (tBHP) at 1 mM concentration caused a significant inhibition of $Na^+-K^+$-ATPase activity, which was prevented by addition of 0.01% CFA. tBHP inhibition and CFA protection were independent on incubation time or enzyme protein concentrations. The enzyme activity was increased by ATP in a dose dependent manner. Effects of tBHP and CFA were not affected by ATP cocentrations. tBHP (1 mM) produced a significant increase in lipid peroxidation in cerebral synaptosomes, which was prevented by 0.01% CFA. CFA decreased oxygen free radicals generated induced by the phorbol-ester in a dose-dependent manner in human neutrophil. Conclusions ; These results suggest that CFA exerts protective effect against tBHP-induced inhibition of $Na^+-K^+$-ATPase activity, which is due to by an antioxidant action resulting from a direct scavenging effect of oxygen free radicals in the cerebral synaptosomes.

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.233-238
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• 1998

Certain basic characteristics of choline uptake in nerve terminals were studied with synaptosomes from rat hippocampus. Synaptosomal $[^3H]$-choline uptake was clarified as specific and high affinity by low Km value(2.2 uM), Na+-dependency and high sensitivity to hemicholinium-3, a competitive inhibitor of choline uptake. Choline uptake into synaptosomes was linearlys related to Na+ concentration and membrane potential. Extracellular Ca2+ modulated the choline uptake, but probably not through increase of intracellular $Ca^{2+}$, because this modulation was not affected the by high $K^+$-depolarization. EGTA (2mM) added for $Ca^{2+}$-free condition had a peculiar effect of decreasing choline uptake. These results suggest that Ca2+ may play an important role in regulating the metabolism of acetylcholine in the nerve terminals directly through the increase of acetylcholine release.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.147-155
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• 1999

Antioxidant effects of serotonin and L-DOPA on neuronal tissues were examined by studying the oxidative damages of brain synaptosomal components. The study further explored the mechanism by which they exert protective actions. Serotonin and L-DOPA (1 ${\mu}M$ to 1 mM) significantly inhibited lipid peroxidation of brain tissues by either $Fe^{2+}$ and ascorbate or t-butyl hydroperoxide in a dose dependent fashion. Protective effect of serotonin on the peroxidative actions of both systems was greater than that of L-DOPA. Protein oxidation of synaptosomes caused by $Fe^{2+}$ and ascorbate was attenuated by serotonin and L-DOPA. Protein oxidation more sensitively responded to L-DOPA rather than serotonin. Serotonin and L-DOPA (100 ${\mu}M$) decreased effectively the oxidation of synaptosomal sulfhydryl groups caused by $Fe^{2+}$ and ascorbate. The production of hydroxyl radical caused by either $Fe^{3+},$ EDTA, H_2O_2$ and ascorbate or xanthine and xanthine oxidase was significantly decreased by serotonin and L-DOPA (1 mM). Equal concentrations of serotonin and L-DOPA restored synaptosomal $Ca^{2+}$ uptake decreased by $Fe^{2+}$ and ascorbate, which is responsible for SOD and catalase. Protective effects of serotonin and L-DOPA on brain synaptosomes may be attributed to their removing action on reactive oxidants, hydroxyl radicals and probably iron-oxygen complex, without chelating action on iron.

• 한국응용약물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국응용약물학회 1994년도 춘계학술대회 and 제3회 신약개발 연구발표회
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• pp.294-294
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• 1994

To investigate analgesic mechanism of capsaicin and its analogues (capsaicinoids), release of adenosine was measured by high performance liquid chromatography from dorsal spinal cord synaptosomes, Exposure of synaptosomes to K$\^$+/ and morphine produced a dose dependent release of adenosine in the presence of Ca$\^$++/. Capsaicin (0.1, 1, 10 M), and its analogues 6-paradol (1, 10 M), NE-19550 (1, 10, 100 M), DMNE (1, 10, 100 M) and KR 25018 (0.1, 1, 10 M) produced a dose dependent release of adenosine in the presence of Ca$\^$++/. Nifedipine, L-type voltage sensitive calcium channel blocker, inhibited K$\^$+/ (6, 12 mM)- and morphine (10 M)-evoked release of adenosine completely, but inhibited capsaicin, and capsaicinoids-evoked release of adenosine partially. Capsazepine, a novel capsaicin select ive antagonist, blocked only capsaicin and capsaicinoids induced release of adenosine. Therefore, the adenosine release by capsaicin and capsaicinoids having antinociceptive effects involve activation of capsaicin specific receptor and capsaicin sensitive Ca$\^$++/ channel.

• 약학회지
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.55-60
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• 1999

To investigate analgesic mechanism of capsaicin and its analogues (capaicinoids) adenosine release was measured by high performance liquid chromatography from rat spinal cord synaptosomes. Exposure of synaptosomes to $K^+$ and morphine produced a dose dependent release of adenosine in the presence of $Ca^{++}$. Capsaicin (0.1, 1, $10{\;}{\mu}M$), and its analogues: NE-19550 (1, 10, $100{\;}{\mu}M$), DMNE (1, 10, $100{\;}{\mu}M$) and KR 25018 (0.1, 1, $10{\;}{\mu}M$) produced a concentration dependent release of adenosine in the presence of $Ca^{++}$. Nifedifine, L-type voltage sensitive calcium channel blocker, inhibited $K^+$ (6, 12 mM)-and morphine ($10{\;}{\mu}M$)-evoked release of adenosine partially. Capsazepine, a novel capsaicin selective antagonist, blocked only capsaicin and capsaicinoids induced release of adenoside. Therefore, it is suggested that the adenosine release by capsaicin and capsaicinoids having antinociceptive effects involves actvation of capsaicin specific receptor and capsaicin sensitive $Ca^{++}$. channel.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.659-664
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• 2017

Although lisdexamfetamine is used as a recreational drug, little research exists regarding its potential for dependence or its precise mechanisms of action. This study aims to evaluate the psychoactivity and dependence profile of lisdexamfetamine using conditioned place preference and self-administration paradigms in rodents. Additionally, biochemical techniques are used to assess alterations in the dopamine levels in striatal synaptosomes following administration of lisdexamfetamine. Lisdexamfetamine increased both conditioned place preference and self-administration. Moreover, after administration of the lisdexamfetamine, dopamine levels in the striatal synaptosomes were significantly increased. Although some modifications should be made to the analytical methods, performing high performance liquid chromatography studies on synaptosomes can aid in predicting dependence liability when studying new psychoactive substances in the future. Collectively, lisdexamfetamine has potential for dependence possible via dopaminergic pathway.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.179-190
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• 2000

This study was undertaken to determine whether Juglandis semen extract solution (JLS solution) exerts protective effect against oxidant-induced inhibition of glutamate uptake by synaptosomes. Synaptosome was prepared from rabbit brain cortex. Glutamate uptake increased by incubation time during 10 minutes, which was significantly inhibited by 1mM t-buthylhydroperoxide(t-BHP). JLS solution prevented t-BHP-induced inhibition of glutamate uptake in a dose-dependent manner. t-BHP reduced glutamate uptake in dose-dependent fashion, which was significantly prevented by 2% JLS solution. t-BHP(1mM) and $ascorbate/Fe^{2+}(50/1{\mu}M)$ increased lipid peroxidation in synaptosomes by 5-fold, and it was significantly prevented by 2% JLS solution. $HgCl_2(0.1mM)$ inhibited glutamate uptake and increased lipid peroxidation. These changes were prevented by 2% JLS solution. Synaptosomal Na-K-ATPase activity was inhibited by t-BHP(1mM) and $H_2O_2(50mM)$, which was prevented by 2% JLS solution. The results indicate that JLS solution prevents oxidant-induced inhibition of glutamate by synaptosomes, and this may result from inhibition of lipid peroxidation induced by oxidants.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.630-636
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• 2021

Eupafolin, a constituent of the aerial parts of Phyla nodiflora, has neuroprotective property. Because reducing the synaptic release of glutamate is crucial to achieving pharmacotherapeutic effects of neuroprotectants, we investigated the effect of eupafolin on glutamate release in rat cerebrocortical synaptosomes and explored the possible mechanism. We discovered that eupafolin depressed 4-aminopyridine (4-AP)-induced glutamate release, and this phenomenon was prevented in the absence of extracellular calcium. Eupafolin inhibition of glutamate release from synaptic vesicles was confirmed through measurement of the release of the fluorescent dye FM 1-43. Eupafolin decreased 4-AP-induced [Ca²⁺]_i elevation and had no effect on synaptosomal membrane potential. The inhibition of P/Q-type Ca²⁺ channels reduced the decrease in glutamate release that was caused by eupafolin, and docking data revealed that eupafolin interacted with P/Q-type Ca²⁺ channels. Additionally, the inhibition of calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) prevented the effect of eupafolin on evoked glutamate release. Eupafolin also reduced the 4-AP-induced activation of CaMK II and the subsequent phosphorylation of synapsin I, which is the main presynaptic target of CaMKII. Therefore, eupafolin suppresses P/Q-type Ca²⁺ channels and thereby inhibits CaMKII/synapsin I pathways and the release of glutamate from rat cerebrocortical synaptosomes.

• 대한약리학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.71-81
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• 1988

Glutamate와 aspartate는 단가 양이온과 칼슘에 대한 세포막의 투과성을 증가시키는 것으로 시사되고 있다. 그러나 칼슘 유입이 voltage에 의존적인 칼슘 통로에 의하여 또는 흥분성 아미노산에 활성적인 통로에 의하여 이루어지는가는 분명하지 않다. 더우기, 신경세포의 칼슘 유입에 미치는 흥분성 아미노산의 영향과 세포의 마그네슘에 대한 이들의 반응이 다른 것으로 추정하고 있다. Synaptosome에서 포타슘에 의한 칼슘 흡수는 세포외 마그네슘에 의존적이었으나 10 mM 농도에서는 그 이하의 농도에서보다 오히려 감소하였다. 소듐이 주된 반응액에서 glutamate와 aspartate에 의한 칼슘 흡수는 마그네슘에 의하여 용량에 비의존적인 양상으로 증가하였다. 그러나 NMDA의 작용은 2 mM 이상의 마그네슘에 의하여 억제되었다. 포타슘과 glutamate에 의한 칼슘 흡수는 2,4-dinitrophenol, chorpromazine과 verapami에 의하여 억제되었으나 tetraethylammonium chloride의 영향은 받지 아니하였다. Tetrodotoxin은 효과적으로 glutamate의 작용을 억제하였으나 $K^+$의 작용에는 영향을 주지 않았다. NMDA의 작용은 2,4-dinitrophenol과 tetrodotoxin에 의하여 억제되었고 verapamil에 의하여 약간 억제되었으며 tetraethylammonium chloride의 영향은 받지 아니하였다. 소듐이 주된 반응액에서 glutamate,, aspartate와 NMDA에 의한 synaptosome의 탈분극은 관찰되지 않았으나 이들은 mitochondria에서 칼슘 유입에 따른 탈분극을 초래하였다. 한편, 흥분성 아미노산은 synaptosoine의 ATPase활성도에 영향을 나타내지 않았다. 이상의 결과로부터 glutamate 또는 NMDA에 의한 synaptosome의 칼슘 흡수는 세포외 마그네슘에 각기 다른 양상을 나타내며 이들에 의한 칼슘 흡수는 포타슘을 제외한 소듐과 칼슘에 대한 세포막 투과성의 증가 그리고 이에 따른 탈분극에 연관이 있을 것으로 시사되있다.