| Literature DB >> 10761986 |
N Wakata1, Y Araki, H Sugimoto, H Iguchi, M Kinoshita.
Abstract
beta-beta'-iminodipropionitrile (IDPN)-induced monoamine and hydroxyl radical changes in the rat brains were studied. IDPN caused decreases in 5-HT and 5-HIAA levels in all brain regions, strongly indicating that IDPN's neurotoxicity primarily affects 5-HT containing neurons. Dopamine and its metabolites' levels decreased in the some regions, most likely due to depression of dopamine metabolic turnover. Our results more clearly demonstrate IDPN-induced monoamine alterations in the rat brain more than previous reports. To clarify one of the pathogenesis of IDPN-induced neurological disorders, we measured hydroxyl radical levels. 2,3-DHBA increased at 1st day, and decreased in some regions at 7th days after discontinuing IDPN. We conclude, hydroxyl radical formation causes neuronal damage, and monoamine changes contribute to IDPN-induced neurological disorder.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID: 10761986 DOI: 10.1023/a:1007553323461
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neurochem Res ISSN: 0364-3190 Impact factor: 3.996