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Cholinergic neuronal deficits in CADASIL.

Jessica S Keverne1, Wee Chuang R Low, Iryna Ziabreva

  • 1Institute for Ageing and Health, Wolfson Research Centre, Newcastle General Hospital, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6BE, United Kingdom.

Stroke
|November 24, 2006
PubMed
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Cholinergic neurons are impaired in cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL). This suggests cholinomimetic therapy may benefit patients with subcortical vascular dementias.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Neurology
  • Vascular Dementia Research

Background:

  • Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is a genetic condition affecting the brain's small blood vessels.
  • Previous studies using MRI and acetylcholinesterase histochemistry indicated potential involvement of cholinergic fibers in CADASIL.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate cholinergic neuronal function in CADASIL.
  • To assess choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) activity and distribution in CADASIL patients.

Main Methods:

  • Assessed choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) activities in frontal and temporal neocortices.
  • Performed immunocytochemical analysis of ChAT and p75 neurotrophin receptor (P75(NTR)) in the nucleus basalis of Meynert.
  • Utilized in vitro imaging techniques for analysis in CADASIL subjects.

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Main Results:

  • ChAT activities were significantly reduced by 60-70% in the frontal and temporal cortices of CADASIL cases.
  • ChAT and P75(NTR) immunoreactivities were also reduced in the nucleus basalis of Meynert in CADASIL subjects.

Conclusions:

  • Findings indicate cholinergic neuronal impairment in CADASIL.
  • Suggests potential therapeutic benefit of cholinomimetic agents for subcortical vascular dementias associated with CADASIL.