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Molecular mechanisms of NMDA excitotoxicity in the retina.

Authors :
Dvoriantchikova, Galina
Fleishaker, Michelle
Ivanov, Dmitry
Source :
Scientific Reports; 10/27/2023, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p1-10, 10p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

NMDA excitotoxicity, as a part of glutamate excitotoxicity, has been proposed to contribute significantly to many retinal diseases. Therefore, understanding mechanisms of NMDA excitotoxicity will provide further insight into the mechanisms of many retinal diseases. To study mechanisms of NMDA excitotoxicity in vivo, we used an animal model in which NMDA (20 mM, 2 µL) was injected into the vitreous of mice. We also used high-throughput expression profiling, various animals with reduced expression of target genes, and animals treated with the oral iron chelator deferiprone. We found that the expression of many genes involved in inflammation, programmed cell death, free radical production, oxidative stress, and iron and calcium signaling was significantly increased 24 h after NMDA treatment. Meanwhile, decreased activity of the pro-inflammatory TNF signaling cascade and decreased levels of ferrous iron (Fe<superscript>2+</superscript>, required for free radical production) led to significant neuroprotection in NMDA-treated retinas. Since increased TNF signaling activity and high Fe<superscript>2+</superscript> levels trigger regulated necrosis, which, in turn, lead to inflammation, we proposed an important role in NMDA excitotoxicity of a positive feedback loop in which regulated necrosis promotes inflammation, which subsequently triggers regulated necrosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20452322
Volume :
13
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Scientific Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173270946
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-45855-0