Dehydroepiandrosterone Stimulates Nerve Growth Factor and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Cortical Neurons
Joint Authors
Shoae-Hassani, Alireza
Kheradmand, Danial
Rahmani, Anahita
Darbandi-Azar, Amir
Keyhanvar, Peyman
Source
Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Due to the increasing cases of neurodegenerative diseases in recent years, the eventual goal of nerve repair is very important.
One approach for achieving a neuronal cell induction is by regenerative pharmacology.
Nerve growth factor (NGF) and brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) are neurotrophins that play roles in neuronal development, differentiation, and protection.
On the other hand, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a neurosteroid which has multiple actions in the nervous system.
DHEA could be an important agent in regenerative pharmacology for neuronal differentiation during tissue regeneration.
In this study, we investigated the possible role of DHEA to modulate NGF and BDNF production.
The in vivo level of neurotrophins expression was demonstrated by ELISA in rat harvested brain cortex.
Also neurotrophins expression after DHEA treatment was revealed by the increased neurite extension, immunostaining, and BrdU labeling in rats.
Anti-NGF and anti-BDNF antibodies were used as suppressive agents on neurogenesis.
The results showed that NGF and BDNF are overproduced after DHEA treatment but there is not any overexpression for NT-3 and NT-4.
Also DHEA increased neurite extension and neural cell proliferation significantly.
Overall, DHEA might induce NGF and BDNF neurotrophins overproduction in cortical neurons which promotes neural cell protection, survival, and proliferation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rahmani, Anahita& Shoae-Hassani, Alireza& Keyhanvar, Peyman& Kheradmand, Danial& Darbandi-Azar, Amir. 2013. Dehydroepiandrosterone Stimulates Nerve Growth Factor and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Cortical Neurons. Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rahmani, Anahita…[et al.]. Dehydroepiandrosterone Stimulates Nerve Growth Factor and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Cortical Neurons. Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1003212
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rahmani, Anahita& Shoae-Hassani, Alireza& Keyhanvar, Peyman& Kheradmand, Danial& Darbandi-Azar, Amir. Dehydroepiandrosterone Stimulates Nerve Growth Factor and Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Cortical Neurons. Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1003212
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1003212