Azulenyl nitrone spin traps protect against MPTP neurotoxicity

被引:23
作者
Klivenyi, P [1 ]
Matthews, RT
Wermer, M
Yang, LC
MacGarvey, U
Becker, DA
Natero, R
Beal, MF
机构
[1] Massachusetts Gen Hosp, Neurol Serv, Neurochem Lab, Boston, MA 02114 USA
[2] Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Boston, MA 02114 USA
[3] Florida Int Univ, Dept Chem, Miami, FL 33199 USA
关键词
MPTP; Parkinson's disease; free radicals; oxidative damage; spin traps; antioxidants;
D O I
10.1006/exnr.1998.6824
中图分类号
Q189 [神经科学];
学科分类号
071006 ;
摘要
Azulenyl nitrones are a unique class of free radical spin-trapping compounds. We administered both a water-soluble and a lipid-soluble azulenyl nitrone to mice prior to administration of MPTP. Both compounds produced significant neuroprotection against depletions of dopamine and its metabolites measured 1 week. after MPTP administration. There were no effects on MPP+ levels. These findings provide further evidence that free radical scavengers can produce significant neuroprotection against MPTP neurotoxicity (C) 1998 Academic Press.
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页码:163 / 166
页数:4
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