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ArticleCNS neuroscience & therapeutics2019

dl-3-n-butylphthalide preserves white matter integrity and alleviates cognitive impairment in mice with chronic cerebral hypoperfusion.

Qin-Yu Han, He Zhang, Xi Zhang, Dong-Sheng He, Sun-Wei Wang, Xiang Cao, Yu-Tian Dai, Yun Xu, Li-Juan Han

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Article in CNS neuroscience & therapeutics, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 25 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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9 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Qin-Yu HanDepartment of Neurology, Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
He ZhangDepartment of Neurology, Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
Xi ZhangDepartment of Neurology, Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
Dong-Sheng HeDepartment of Neurology, The Northern Area of Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China.
Sun-Wei WangDepartment of Neurology, Wuxi People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, China.
Xiang CaoDepartment of Neurology, Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
Yu-Tian DaiJiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular Medicine, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
Yun XuDepartment of Neurology, Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.ORCID 0000-0001-5288-0319
Li-Juan HanDepartment of Neurology, Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital · CNNanjing University · CNSuzhou Municipal Hospital · CNWuxi People's Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsEffects of dl-3-n-butylphthalide (NBP) on white matter damage and cognitive impairment in vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) have not been well studied. This study aimed to investigate the effects of NBP treatment on chronic cerebral hypoperfusion-induced white matter lesions and cognitive dysfunction in mice.

methodsMice were subjected to bilateral common carotid artery stenosis (BCAS) for over 30 days. The cerebral blood flow was detected using a laser Doppler flowmetry. Cognitive functions were assessed by several behavioral tests. We also evaluated the effects of NBP on the blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption and reactive astrogliosis, using Evans Blue extravasation, Western blot, CBA, and immunofluorescence in BCAS mice and cultured astrocytes.

resultsThe results indicated that NBP treatment attenuated spatial memory dysfunction while promoted cerebral perfusion and white matter integrity in BCAS mice. Moreover, NBP treatment prevented BBB leakage and damage of endothelial cells, as well as disruption of endothelial tight junctions. Furthermore, NBP administration effectively decreased the number of activated astrocytes and pro-inflammatory cytokines, as well as the production of MMPs, in BCAS-induced mice and LPS-stimulated astrocytes.

conclusionOur results indicated that NBP represents a promising therapy for chronic cerebral hypoperfusion-induced white matter damage and cognitive impairment.

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AnimalsBenzofuransBrain IschemiaCarotid StenosisCells, CulturedCerebrovascular CirculationChronic DiseaseCognitive DysfunctionMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLNeuroprotective AgentsWhite Matter3-n-butylphthalideBenzofuransNeuroprotective Agentschronic cerebral hypoperfusiondl-3-n-butylphthalidevascular cognitive impairmentwhite matter lesions

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