28.11.2012 Views

Mechanisms of aluminium neurotoxicity in oxidative stress-induced ...

Mechanisms of aluminium neurotoxicity in oxidative stress-induced ...

Mechanisms of aluminium neurotoxicity in oxidative stress-induced ...

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

INTRODUCTION<br />

Although the 6-OHDA model does not replicate many features <strong>of</strong> PD, such as<br />

extranigral pathology or LB-like <strong>in</strong>clusions (Dauer and Przedbroski 2003, Lane and<br />

Dunnett 2008), it is still extensively used. This model is particularly useful to<br />

quantitatively assay the anti-PD properties <strong>of</strong> compounds for pharmacological<br />

screen<strong>in</strong>g. Other 6-OHDA models, like bilateral <strong>in</strong>trastriatal (Roedter et al. 2001) or<br />

<strong>in</strong>traventricular adm<strong>in</strong>istration <strong>of</strong> 6-OHDA (Rodriguez et al. 2001, Rodríguez-Díaz et<br />

al. 2001, Rey et al. 2007, Sánchez-Iglesias et al. 2009), were successfully developed<br />

with methods meant to cause a bilateral and more slowly aris<strong>in</strong>g PD.<br />

MPTP<br />

50<br />

MPTP is one <strong>of</strong> the most common tox<strong>in</strong>s used to mimic the hallmarks <strong>of</strong> PD. Its<br />

metabolite MPP + is a potent complex I <strong>in</strong>hibitor <strong>in</strong> DAergic neurons and an excellent<br />

substrate for DAT, a fact that expla<strong>in</strong>s its selectivity towards DAergic neurons. Acute,<br />

subacute and chronic MPTP protocols are generally used with some variations <strong>in</strong> mice<br />

(Lau et al. 1990, Rozas et al. 1998, Petroske et al 2001, Muñoz et al. 2006, Joglar et al.<br />

2009) as rats are not susceptible to MPTP. Loss <strong>of</strong> DAergic neurons, bradyk<strong>in</strong>esia,<br />

rigidity, and posture abnormalities developed <strong>in</strong> systemic MPTP treatment (Sedelis et<br />

al. 2000). As well, small granular <strong>in</strong>clusions conta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g �-synucle<strong>in</strong> were seen <strong>in</strong> SN<br />

DAergic neurons, so as an extra-nigral pathology (Wallace et al. 1984, Hallman et al.<br />

1985, Meredith et al. 2002, 2004). Recently, a technically challeng<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>traventricular<br />

MPP + chronic rat model has also been developed (Yazdani et al. 2006)<br />

Rotenone, paraquat and maneb<br />

Rotenone, a natural cytotoxic coumpound widely used as pesticide, is highly<br />

lipophilic and can easily cross cell membranes and the BBB. Chronic exposure <strong>of</strong><br />

rotenone potently and uniformly <strong>in</strong>hibits mitochondrial complex I b<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g at the same<br />

site as MPP + throughout the rat bra<strong>in</strong>. The herbicide 1,1‟-dimethyl-4,4‟-bipyrid<strong>in</strong>ium or<br />

paraquat (PQ) can also crosses the BBB and shares structural similarity to MPP + but has<br />

no selectivity for DAT. PQ is reduced by complex I lead<strong>in</strong>g to formation <strong>of</strong> a PQ radical<br />

capable <strong>of</strong> disrupt<strong>in</strong>g mitochondrial function. Treatments with rotenone and paraquat

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!