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ArticleJournal of Zhejiang University. Science. B2011

Iptakalim, an ATP-sensitive potassium channel opener, confers neuroprotection against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats by protecting neurovascular unit cells.

Yu-hua Ran, Hai Wang

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Article in Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B, 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 17 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yu-hua RanInstitute of Health and Environmental Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Hai Wang
Academy of Military Medical Sciences · CNChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo investigate the role of iptakalim, an ATP-sensitive potassium channel opener, in transient cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury and its involved mechanisms.

methodsIntraluminal occlusion of middle cerebral artery (MCAO) in a rat model was used to investigate the effect of iptakalim at different time points. Infarct volume was measured by staining with 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride, and immunohistochemistry was used to evaluate the expressions of Bcl-2 and Bax. In vitro, neurovascular unit (NVU) cells, including rat primary cortical neurons, astrocytes, and cerebral microvascular endothelial cells, were cultured and underwent oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD). The protective effect of iptakalim on NVU cells was investigated by cell viability and injury assessments, which were measured by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide and release of lactate dehydrogenase. Caspase-3, Bcl-2 and Bax mRNA expressions were evaluated by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

resultsAdministration of iptakalim 0 or 1 h after reperfusion significantly reduced infarct volumes, improved neurological scores, and attenuated brain edema after cerebral I/R injury. Iptakalim treatment (0 h after reperfusion) also reduced caspase-3 expression and increased the ratio of Bcl-2 to Bax by immunohistochemistry. Iptakalim inhibited OGD-induced cell death in cultured neurons and astrocytes, and lactate dehydrogenase release from cerebral microvascular endothelial cells. Iptakalim reduced mRNA expression of caspase-3 and increased the ratio of Bcl-2 to Bax in NVU cells.

conclusionsIptakalim confers neuroprotection against cerebral I/R injury by protecting NVU cells via inhibiting of apoptosis.

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AnimalsApoptosisBrain EdemaCerebral InfarctionKATP ChannelsL-Lactate DehydrogenaseMaleNeuroprotective AgentsPropylaminesRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReperfusion InjuryKATP ChannelsL-Lactate DehydrogenaseN-(1-methylethyl)-1,1,2-trimethylpropylamineNeuroprotective AgentsPropylamines

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PMCPMC3190099
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