scholarly journals Analyzing cannabinoid-induced abnormal behavior in a zebrafish model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akihiro Hasumi ◽  
Hideyuki Maeda ◽  
Ken-ichi Yoshida
Keyword(s):  
Locomotor Activity ◽  
Fresh Water ◽  
Drug Exposure ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Abnormal Behavior ◽  
Chemical Components ◽  
Drug Induced ◽  
Zebrafish Model ◽  
Mixed Response ◽  
Dose Dependent

AbstractThis study investigated the locomotor activity and responses under stressful conditions to assess marijuana-induced abnormal behavior in zebrafish larvae (Danio rerio), as an alternative to the standard rodent model. To induce the desired symptoms, cannabidiol and WIN55,212-2, two chemical components derived from marijuana plants, were used. A repeated light and dark test was used to assess how drug exposure influenced locomotive responses. Subjects were examined after moderate cannabidiol and WIN55,212-2 exposure and 24 h after relocation into untreated water. Cannabidiol did not produce a dose-dependent inhibitory effect on locomotor activity; 0.5 and 10 μg/mL cannabidiol decreased total distance and velocity, and 10 μg/mL cannabidiol attenuated responses in the darkness. No differences between the control and cannabidiol-treated groups were apparent after 24 h in fresh water. WIN55,212-2 at 0.5 and 1 μg/mL almost completely stopped fish activity even in darkness and at 10 μg/mL induced mortality. Spending 24 h in fresh water almost reversed drug-induced immobilization, even in WIN55,212-2-treated groups. Subjects were evaluated for responses to additional cannabidiol after WIN55,212-2 exposure. Cannabidiol attenuated WIN55,212-2-induced abnormal immobilization, whereas commensurate doses of cannabidiol and WIN55,212-2 produced a mixed response. In conclusion, the behavioral effects of marijuana depend on the ratio of the two different cannabinoid properties. The repeated light and dark test might be a suitable method for drug-induced behavioral assay.

scholarly journals Zebrafish as a model for haloperidol-induced catalepsy-like immobilization

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akihiro Hasumi ◽  
Hideyuki Maeda ◽  
Ken-ichi Yoshida
Keyword(s):  
Drug Exposure ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Suitable Model ◽  
Typical Antipsychotic ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Abnormal Movements ◽  
Bar Test ◽  
Dose Dependent ◽  
Increased Activity

Abstract This study investigated the validity of screening for antipsychotic-induced catalepsy-like immobilization in zebrafish (Danio rerio), as an alternative to the standard rodent model. To induce the desired symptoms, we used haloperidol, a typical antipsychotic that disturbs dopamine D2-receptors. In addition to observing swimming behaviors generally, we used the light and dark test to assess how drug exposure influences locomotive responses to those stimuli. We selected this test instead of the commonly used bar test for catalepsy in rodents, because fish cannot perform the necessary motions to participate in the latter. Normally, light attenuated activity and decreased locomotion, whereas darkness greatly increased activity levels in zebrafish. We confirmed that haloperidol had a dose-dependent inhibitory effect on activity; the highest dose of 10 mg/L almost stopped fish activity even in darkness. We did not observe any significant differences in heart rate or morphology across the control and treatment groups, whereas abnormal movements like rigid and erratic behaviors occurred in haloperidol-treated groups. Therefore, we found that immobilization and abnormal movements qualify as haloperidol-induced catalepsy. In conclusion, zebrafish appear to be a suitable model for antipsychotic-induced catalepsy-like immobilization.

scholarly journals Anti-inflammatory Compounds from Ampelopsis cantoniensis

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1501000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Van Thu ◽  
Dao Cuong ◽  
Tran Manh Hung ◽  
Hoang Van Luong ◽  
Mi Hee Woo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Raw 264.7 Cells ◽  
Chemical Components ◽  
No Production ◽  
Anti Inflammatory ◽  
Oxide Synthase ◽  
Chemotherapy Agents ◽  
First Time ◽  
Dose Dependent

Many natural products have been shown to have an inhibitory effect on nitric oxide (NO), and are used as chemotherapy agents for inflammation disease. The current study was designed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activity of chemical components from the leaves of Ampelopsis cantoniensis. Sixteen compounds (1–16) were isolated and identified. Phloretin (5) and 5,7,3′,5′-tetrahydroxyflavanone (16) inhibited nitric oxide (NO) production with IC50 values of 5.2, and 18.5 μM, respectively. The inhibitory effect of compounds 5 and 16 were accompanied by dose-dependent decreases in LPS-induced nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in RAW 264.7 cells, respectively. This study investigated the significant anti-inflammatory properties of isolated compounds from the leaves of A. cantoniensis for the first time. The findings demonstrate that A. cantoniensis could be used beneficially in the treatment of inflammation disease.

Synthesis and Assessment of Novel Anti-chlamydial Benzylidene Acylhydrazides Derivatives

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaofeng Bao ◽  
Ying Xue ◽  
Chao Xia ◽  
Yin Lu ◽  
Ningjing Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Iron Starvation ◽  
Hydrochloride Salt ◽  
Obligate Intracellular ◽  
Biphasic Life Cycle ◽  
Ic50 Value ◽  
Ic50 Values ◽  
Dose Dependent ◽  
Better Than

Background: Chlamydiae, characterized by a unique biphasic life cycle, are a group of Gram-negative obligate intracellular bacterial pathogens responsible for diseases in a range of hosts including humans. Benzylidene acylhydrazide CF0001 could inhibit chlamydiae independent of iron starvation and T3SS inhibition. This finding promoted us to design and synthesize more benzylidene acylhydrazides to find novel anti-chlamydial agents. Methods: The carboxylic acids 1a-1d were coupled with Boc-hydrazide inpresence of EDCI and DMAP to obtain the intermediate 2a-2d in 60-62% yields. N-Boc deprotections were performed to obtain hydrazide hydrochloride salt 3a-3d. Nextly, the hydrazides were subjected to condensation with aldehydes to obtain benzylidene acylhydrazides 4a-4g in 30-52% yields in two steps. Results: Compound 4d exhibited best inhibitory effect on the formation and growth of chlamydial inclusions. The IC50 value of compound 4d for infectious progenies was 3.55 µM, better than 7.30 µM of CF0001. Conclusion: To find novel anti-chlamydial agents, we have designed and synthesized benzylidene acylhydrazides 4a-4g. Compounds 4a, 4d, 4g showed inhibitory activity on C. muridarum with the IC50 values from 3.55-12 µM. The 3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxyl substitutes on ring B are critical to keep their anti-chlamydial activity. Compound 4d inhibited C. muridarum in a dose-dependent manner without apparent cytotoxicity.

scholarly journals In Vitro Effects of Doxycycline on Replication of Feline Coronavirus

Pathogens ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 312
Author(s):  
Magdalena Dunowska ◽  
Sayani Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Inhibitory Concentration ◽  
Infectious Virus ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Virus Titration ◽  
Reverse Transcription Quantitative Pcr ◽  
In Vitro Effects ◽  
Dose Dependent ◽  
Feline Coronavirus

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a sporadic fatal disease of cats caused by a virulent variant of feline coronavirus (FCoV), referred to as FIP virus (FIPV). Treatment options are limited, and most of the affected cats die or are euthanized. Anecdotally, doxycycline has been used to treat FIP-affected cats, but there are currently no data to support or discourage such treatment. The aim of this study was to establish whether doxycycline inhibits replication of FIPV in vitro. The virus was cultured in Crandell-Rees feline kidney cells with various concentrations of doxycycline (0 to 50 µg/mL). The level of FIPV in cultures was determined by virus titration and FCoV-specific reverse-transcription quantitative PCR. Cell viability was also monitored. There was no difference in the level of infectious virus or viral RNA between doxycycline-treated and untreated cultures at 3, 12- and 18-hours post-infection. However, at 24 h, the growth of FIPV was inhibited by approximately two logs in cultures with >10 µg/mL doxycycline. This inhibition was dose-dependent, with inhibitory concentration 50% (IC50) 4.1 µg/mL and IC90 5.4 µg/mL. Our data suggest that doxycycline has some inhibitory effect on FIPV replication in vitro, which supports future clinical trials of its use for the treatment of FIP-affected cats.

scholarly journals In vitro study on the effect of cornin on the activity of cytochrome P450 enzymes

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qun Zhang ◽  
Zengqiang Qu ◽  
Yanqing Zhou ◽  
Jin Zhou ◽  
Junwei Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cytochrome P450 ◽  
Drug Interaction ◽  
Liver Microsomes ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Cytochrome P450 Enzymes ◽  
Drug Drug Interaction ◽  
Dose Dependent

Abstract Background Cornin is a commonly used herb in cardiology for its cardioprotective effect. The effect of herbs on the activity of cytochrome P450 enzymes (CYP450s) can induce adverse drug-drug interaction even treatment failure. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the effect of cornin on the activity of CYP450s, which can provide more guidance for the clinical application of cornin. Methods Cornin (100 μM) was incubated with eight isoforms of CYP450s, including CYP1A2, 2A6, 3A4, 2C8, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6, and 2E1, in pooled human liver microsomes. The inhibition model and corresponding parameters were also investigated. Results Cornin exerted significant inhibitory effect on the activity of CYP3A4, 2C9, and 2E1 in a dose-dependent manner with the IC50 values of 9.20, 22.91, and 14.28 μM, respectively (p < 0.05). Cornin inhibited the activity of CYP3A4 non-competitively with the Ki value of 4.69 μM, while the inhibition of CYP2C9 and 2E1 by cornin was competitive with the Ki value of 11.31 and 6.54 μM, respectively. Additionally, the inhibition of CYP3A4 by cornin was found to be time-dependent with the KI/Kinact value of 6.40/0.055 min− 1·μM− 1. Conclusions The inhibitory effect of cornin on the activity of CYP3A4, 2C9, and 2E1 indicated the potential drug-drug interaction between cornin and drugs metabolized by these CYP450s, which needs further investigation and validation.

scholarly journals A zebrafish model of infection-associated acute kidney injury

2018 ◽  
Vol 315 (2) ◽  
pp. F291-F299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyan Wen ◽  
Liyan Cui ◽  
Seth Morrisroe ◽  
Donald Maberry ◽  
David Emlet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Edwardsiella Tarda ◽  
Adult Zebrafish ◽  
Zebrafish Model ◽  
Pericardial Edema ◽  
Kidney Injury Molecule 1 ◽  
Dose Dependent

Sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (S-AKI) independently predicts mortality among critically ill patients. The role of innate immunity in this process is unclear, and there is an unmet need for S-AKI models to delineate the pathophysiological response. Mammals and zebrafish ( Danio rerio) share a conserved nephron structure and homologous innate immune systems, making the latter suitable for S-AKI research. We introduced Edwardsiella tarda to the zebrafish. Systemic E. tarda bacteremia resulted in sustained bacterial infection and dose-dependent mortality. A systemic immune reaction was characterized by increased mRNA expressions of il1b, tnfa, tgfb1a, and cxcl8-l1 ( P < 0.0001, P < 0.001, P < 0.001, and P < 0.01, respectively). Increase of host stress response genes ccnd1 and tp53 was observed at 24 h postinjection ( P < 0.0001 and P < 0.05, respectively). Moderate E. tarda infection induced zebrafish mortality of over 50% in larvae and 20% in adults, accompanied by pericardial edema in larvae and renal dysfunction in both larval and adult zebrafish. Expression of AKI markers insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-7 (IGFBP7), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 2 (TIMP-2), and kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) was found to be significantly increased in the septic animals at the transcription level ( P < 0.01, P < 0.05, and P < 0.05) and in nephric tubules compared with noninfected animals. In conclusion, we established a zebrafish model of S-AKI induced by E. tarda injection, with both larval and adult zebrafish showing nephron injury in the setting of infection.

Immunomodulatory activities of whey fractions in efferent prefemoral lymph of sheep

1996 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun W. Wong ◽  
Geoffrey O. Regester ◽  
Geoffrey L. Francis ◽  
Dennis L. Watson
Keyword(s):  
Immune Responses ◽  
Bovine Milk ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Milk Whey ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Lymphocyte Phenotypes ◽  
Dose Dependent

SummaryStudies on the immunomodulatory activities of ruminant milk and colostral whey fractions were undertaken. By comparing with boiled colostral whey in a preliminary experiment, a putative heat-labile immunostimulatory factor for antibody responses was found to be present in ovine colostral whey. Studies were then undertaken in sheep in which the efferent prefemoral lymphatic ducts were cannulated bilaterally, and immune responses in the node were measured following subcutaneous injection in the flank fold of whey protein preparations of various purities. A significant sustained decline of efferent lymphocyte output was observed following injection with autologous crude milk whey or colostral whey preparations, but no changes were observed in interferon-gamma levels in lymph plasma. Two bovine milk whey fractions (lactoperoxidase and lactoferrin) of high purity were compared in bilaterally cannulated sheep. A transient decline over the first 6 h was seen in the efferent lymphocyte output and lymph flow rate after injection of both fractions. A significant difference was seen between the two fractions in interferongamma levels in lymph at 6 h after injection. However, no significant changes in the proportion of the various efferent lymphocyte phenotypes were seen following either treatment. Whereas both fractions showed a significant inhibitory effect in a dose-dependent manner on the proliferative response of T lymphocytes, but not B lymphocytes, to mitogenic stimulation in vitro, no similar changes were seen following in vivo stimulation with these two fractions.

Reversible arrest of Artemia development by cadmium

1986 ◽  
Vol 64 (8) ◽  
pp. 1633-1641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parvaneh Rafiee ◽  
Christopher O. Matthews ◽  
Joseph C. Bagshaw ◽  
Thomas H. MacRae
Keyword(s):  
Normal Development ◽  
Developmental Process ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Microtubule Assembly ◽  
Abnormal Development ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Physiological Changes ◽  
Molecular Aspects ◽  
Reduced Rate ◽  
Dose Dependent

Under normal conditions, an encysted Artemia embryo undergoes a developmental process that culminates in the gradual, uninterrupted emergence of the prenauplius from the cyst. The hatching membrane surrounding the emerged organism is then ruptured, usually beginning at the posterior end, and a motile nauplius is released. We have observed this process microscopically in the presence and absence of cadmium and report that cadmium disrupts Artemia development in a dose–dependent manner. At 0.1 μM, cadmium slows emergence but nauplii eventually resume rellatively normal development. Emergence and hatching are either delayed considerably or almost entirely prevented at 1 μM cadmium. Cadmium at 10 μM, completely arrests emergence but development continues at a reduced rate, eventually resulting in hatching of some organisms without need for complete emergence. If organisms exposed to 10 μM cadmium are washed, abnormally shaped emerged forms are released and many of these eventually hatch, although in an unusual manner. Cadmium at 10 μM causes complete, rapid precipitation of purified Artemia tubulin at 0 °C but cadmium at the lower concentrations tested has no apparent inhibitory effect on microtubule assembly. Although we do not know the actual cadmium–induced physiological changes that result in abnormal development of Artemia, our results indicate that we can now examine the interdependence of morphological and molecular aspects of Artemia development in a way not previously possible.

Drug-induced neuropsychiatric adverse events using post-marketing surveillance

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomohito Wakabayashi ◽  
Takahiro Nakatsuji ◽  
Hiroko Kambara ◽  
Iku Niinomi ◽  
Saki Oyama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spontaneous Reporting ◽  
Abnormal Behavior ◽  
Drug Event ◽  
Reporting Odds Ratio ◽  
Neuraminidase Inhibitors ◽  
Disproportionality Analysis ◽  
Drug Induced ◽  
Real World Setting ◽  
Post Marketing Surveillance ◽  
Post Marketing

Background: Several studies reported that abnormal behavior was noted in pediatric patients receiving several drugs including neuraminidase inhibitors (NIs). However, information on drugs associated with abnormal behavior in a real-world setting remains limited. The purpose of this study was to clarify drugs associated with abnormal behavior using a spontaneous reporting system database. Methods: We performed a retrospective pharmacovigilance disproportionality analysis using the Japanese Adverse Drug Event Report database. Adverse event reports submitted to the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency were analyzed. Drug associated with abnormal behavior were estimated using disproportionality analysis with calculation of the reporting odds ratio and 95% confidence interval. Results: A total of 1,144 reports of abnormal behavior were identified. Signals were detected showing the association of 4 including neuraminidase inhibitors (oseltamivir, zanamivir, laninamivir, and peramivir) with abnormal behavior, and these signals were stronger for oseltamivir than other neuraminidase inhibitors. Signals were also detected for acetaminophen and montelukast. Conclusion: Our results should raise physicians’ awareness of drugs associated with abnormal behavior, but further investigation of these medications is warranted.

Abstract 142: Modeling Drug-Induced Long QT Syndrome with Patient-Specific Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cardiomyocytes

2013 ◽  
Vol 113 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Stillitano ◽  
Ioannis Karakikes ◽  
Chi-wai Kong ◽  
Brett Martinelli ◽  
Ronald Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Pluripotent Stem Cell ◽  
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Long Qt ◽  
Drug Induced ◽  
Qt Syndrome ◽  
Induced Pluripotent ◽  
Dose Dependent

Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is characterized by prolonged cardiac repolarization time and increased risk of ventricular arrhythmia. LQTS can be either inherited or induced notably after drugs intake. Mutations in genes encoding cardiac ion channels have been reported to underlie inherited LQTS. In contrast, drug-induced LQTS (diLQTS) most frequently arises from altered function of the hERG channel; the risk of developing diLQTS varies largely between subjects and most people who have life-threatening diLQTS have no known genetic risk factors. We investigated whether the susceptibility to develop diLQTS observed in vivo can be recapitulated in vitro using patient-specific induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology. We collected skin fibroblasts from ten subjects who developed significant diLQTS after administration of Sotalol and/or Erythromycin. Ten other individuals who displayed no changes in QT interval after administration of the same drugs, were selected. iPSC were generated by retroviral delivery of Oct4, Sox2, Nanog and Klf4 in 17 of the 20 individuals. We report preliminary results obtained from iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes (iPSC-CMs) of two subjects. All experiments were performed in a blinded fashion without knowledge of the associated clinical phenotype. Cardiac differentiation of iPSC resulted in the generation of spontaneously beating embryoid bodies. iPSC-CMs showed positive staining for TNNT2, ACTN2 and Cx43. Gene expression analysis confirmed the expression of NKX2.5, MLC2v, MYH6 and MYH7, and of the relevant KCNH2 gene. The two lines had similar basal electrophysiological properties as assessed by measurements of action potential (AP) by patch-clamp technique and extracellular field potentials (FP) using micro-electrode array (MEA). E4031, a classical HERG blocker, significantly prolonged the FP duration (FPD) in a dose-dependent manner in both lines (EC50: 30.19 and 51.57 respectively). When both Sotalol and Erythromicin were used, FPD was prolonged in one of the two samples in a dose-dependent manner (EC50Sotalol: 100; EC50Erythr: 9.64) while drug response was blunted in the other cell line. This study suggests that patient-specific iPSC can be used to model the functional abnormalities observed in acquired diLQTS.

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