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2. Cellular and behavioral effects of altered NaV1.2 sodium channel ion permeability in Scn2aK1422E mice

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Echevarria-Cooper, Dennis M, Hawkins, Nicole A, Misra, Sunita N, Huffman, Alexandra M, Thaxton, Tyler, Thompson, Christopher H, Ben-Shalom, Roy, Nelson, Andrew D, Lipkin, Anna M, George, Alfred L, Bender, Kevin J, and Kearney, Jennifer A

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Biological Sciences, Genetics, Epilepsy, Neurodegenerative, Pediatric, Basic Behavioral and Social Science, Brain Disorders, Autism, Mental Health, Behavioral and Social Science, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Neurosciences, 2.1 Biological and endogenous factors, Aetiology, Neurological, Animals, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Calcium, Humans, Mice, NAV1.2 Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel, Permeability, Seizures, Sodium, Sodium Channels, Medical and Health Sciences, Genetics & Heredity
Abstract

Genetic variants in SCN2A, encoding the NaV1.2 voltage-gated sodium channel, are associated with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders with overlapping phenotypes. Some variants fit into a framework wherein gain-of-function missense variants that increase neuronal excitability lead to developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, while loss-of-function variants that reduce neuronal excitability lead to intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with or without co-morbid seizures. One unique case less easily classified using this framework is the de novo missense variant SCN2A-p.K1422E, associated with infant-onset developmental delay, infantile spasms and features of ASD. Prior structure-function studies demonstrated that K1422E substitution alters ion selectivity of NaV1.2, conferring Ca2+ permeability, lowering overall conductance and conferring resistance to tetrodotoxin (TTX). Based on heterologous expression of K1422E, we developed a compartmental neuron model incorporating variant channels that predicted reductions in peak action potential (AP) speed. We generated Scn2aK1422E mice and characterized effects on neurons and neurological/neurobehavioral phenotypes. Cultured cortical neurons from heterozygous Scn2aK1422E/+ mice exhibited lower current density with a TTX-resistant component and reversal potential consistent with mixed ion permeation. Recordings from Scn2aK1442E/+ cortical slices demonstrated impaired AP initiation and larger Ca2+ transients at the axon initial segment during the rising phase of the AP, suggesting complex effects on channel function. Scn2aK1422E/+ mice exhibited rare spontaneous seizures, interictal electroencephalogram abnormalities, altered induced seizure thresholds, reduced anxiety-like behavior and alterations in olfactory-guided social behavior. Overall, Scn2aK1422E/+ mice present with phenotypes similar yet distinct from other Scn2a models, consistent with complex effects of K1422E on NaV1.2 channel function.

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2022

14. Cellular and behavioral effects of altered NaV1.2 sodium channel ion permeability in Scn2a K1422E mice

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Echevarria-Cooper, Dennis M, primary, Hawkins, Nicole A, additional, Misra, Sunita N, additional, Huffman, Alexandra M, additional, Thaxton, Tyler, additional, Thompson, Christopher H, additional, Ben-Shalom, Roy, additional, Nelson, Andrew D, additional, Lipkin, Anna M, additional, George Jr, Alfred L, additional, Bender, Kevin J, additional, and Kearney, Jennifer A, additional

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2022
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15. Additional file 1 of Mitochondrial function and oxidative stress in white adipose tissue in a rat model of PCOS: effect of SGLT2 inhibition

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Pruett, Jacob E., Everman, Steven J., Hoang, Ngoc H., Salau, Faridah, Taylor, Lucy C., Edwards, Kristin S., Hosler, Jonathan P., Huffman, Alexandra M., Romero, Damian G., and Yanes Cardozo, Licy L.

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Additional file 1: Figure S1. Representative adipose tissue images. Representative histological images in (A) subcutaneous, (B) retroperitoneal, and (C) mesenteric white adipose tissue. Control and PCOS rats were treated with and without empagliflozin (EMPA). Images were taken at 40× magnification. Figure S2. Effect of EMPA on protein expression on antioxidant enzymes in retroperitoneal white adipose tissue in PCOS. Effect of EMPA on retroperitoneal white adipose tissue (WAT) protein expression of (A) cytosolic superoxide dismutase (SOD1, ~ 18 kDa), (B) mitochondrial superoxide dismutase (SOD2, ~ 22 kDa), and (C) catalase (~ 60 kDa) after 3 weeks of EMPA treatment. Data were normalized by total protein content (TPC). Data are expressed as mean ± SEM and were analyzed by two-way ANOVA followed by Tukey post hoc tests. No significant interaction was observed by two-way ANOVA. n = 4–5 per group. Figure S3. Effect of EMPA on protein expression on antioxidant enzymes in mesenteric white adipose tissue in PCOS. Effect of EMPA on mesenteric white adipose tissue (WAT) protein expression of (A) cytosolic superoxide dismutase (SOD1, ~ 18 kDa), (B) mitochondrial superoxide dismutase (SOD2, ~ 22 kDa), and (C) catalase (~ 60 kDa) after 3 weeks of EMPA treatment. Data were normalized by total protein content (TPC). Data are expressed as mean ± SEM and were analyzed by two-way ANOVA followed by Tukey post hoc tests. No significant interaction was observed by two-way ANOVA. n = 4 per group.

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2022
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20. CACNA1H variants are not a cause of monogenic epilepsy

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Calhoun, Jeffrey D., primary, Huffman, Alexandra M., additional, Bellinski, Irena, additional, Kinsley, Lisa, additional, Bachman, Elizabeth, additional, Gerard, Elizabeth, additional, Kearney, Jennifer A., additional, and Carvill, Gemma L., additional

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2020
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31. Androgens and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Yanes Cardozo, Licy L, Huffman, Alexandra M., Pruett, Jacob E., and Romero, Damian G. G.

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Medical
Abstract

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive-aged women. Clinical or biochemical signs of androgen excess is a cardinal feature of the syndrome and are present in approximately 80% of women with PCOS. Increased blood pressure and insulin resistance, two major cardiovascular risk factors, are frequently present in women with PCOS. This chapter aims to highlight the fundamental role of androgens in mediating the increased blood pressure and insulin resistance in women with PCOS. This chapter is also a call for action to develop new pharmacological therapies that target the androgen synthesis and androgen receptor activation dysregulation present in women with PCOS. These novel therapies will allow to prevent or mitigate the excess androgen-mediated cardiovascular risk factors that affect women with PCOS.

Published
2018

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