Yuji Suzuki1,2, Shinya Higuchi2, Izumi Aida2, Takashi Nakajima2, Tsutomu Nakada1. 1. Center for Integrated Human Brain Science, Brain Research Institute, University of Niigata, 1-757 Asahimachi, Niigata, 951-8585, Japan. 2. National Hospital Organization, Niigata National Hospital, Niigata, Japan.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: In this study we sought to: (1) determine the distribution of GABAA receptors (GABAA -Rs) in the brain of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients; and (2) ascertain if the distribution pattern correlates with cognitive dysfunction. METHODS: Fourteen DMD patients [young adult (n = 7, 18-25 years old) and older adult (n = 7, 30-37 years old) groups] and 16 age-matched normal volunteers participated. GABAA -R distribution was assessed using 123 I-IMZ-SPECT. Neuropsychological assessments were performed using 3 different test batteries, the WAIS-III, WMS-R, and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST). RESULTS: All DMD patients showed significant decline in 123 I-IMZ uptake in the prefrontal cortex (P < 0.05). Although no differences were detected in the WAIS-III and WMS-R, the WCST scores of DMD patients (2.8 ± 1.9) were significantly lower (P < 0.01) than those of normal volunteers (5.4 ± 0.7). Both abnormalities were more pronounced in older adult patients. CONCLUSION: The findings demonstrate that DMD is accompanied by a reduction in the prefrontal cortex distribution of GABAA -Rs. Muscle Nerve 55: 591-595, 2017.
INTRODUCTION: In this study we sought to: (1) determine the distribution of GABAA receptors (GABAA -Rs) in the brain of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients; and (2) ascertain if the distribution pattern correlates with cognitive dysfunction. METHODS: Fourteen DMDpatients [young adult (n = 7, 18-25 years old) and older adult (n = 7, 30-37 years old) groups] and 16 age-matched normal volunteers participated. GABAA -R distribution was assessed using 123 I-IMZ-SPECT. Neuropsychological assessments were performed using 3 different test batteries, the WAIS-III, WMS-R, and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST). RESULTS: All DMDpatients showed significant decline in 123 I-IMZ uptake in the prefrontal cortex (P < 0.05). Although no differences were detected in the WAIS-III and WMS-R, the WCST scores of DMDpatients (2.8 ± 1.9) were significantly lower (P < 0.01) than those of normal volunteers (5.4 ± 0.7). Both abnormalities were more pronounced in older adult patients. CONCLUSION: The findings demonstrate that DMD is accompanied by a reduction in the prefrontal cortex distribution of GABAA -Rs. Muscle Nerve 55: 591-595, 2017.
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