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GABA(A) receptor internalization during seizures.

Howard P Goodkin1, Chengsan Sun, Jwu-Lai Yeh

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of Virginia, Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA.

Epilepsia
|October 4, 2007
PubMed
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During status epilepticus (SE), rapid internalization of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA(A)) receptors reduces inhibition and causes benzodiazepine resistance. This activity-dependent process affects GABA(A) receptor distribution, impacting brain function.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cell Biology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Status epilepticus (SE) involves prolonged seizures causing rapid changes in postsynaptic gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA(A)) receptors.
  • These receptor modifications reduce GABA-mediated inhibition and lead to benzodiazepine pharmacoresistance.
  • Previous hypotheses focused on structural or posttranslational changes in GABA(A) receptors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mechanism behind rapid GABA(A) receptor population changes during SE.
  • To determine if receptor internalization contributes to reduced inhibition and drug resistance in SE.
  • To explore the role of GABA(A) receptor subunit distribution and trafficking.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a cultured hippocampal neuron model.

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  • Examined the subcellular distribution of GABA(A) receptor subunits.
  • Investigated the rate and activity-dependence of GABA(A) receptor internalization.

    • Main Results:

    • Observed differential subcellular distribution of GABA(A) receptor subunits.
    • Found that constitutive internalization of GABA(A) receptors with beta2/3 subunits is rapid and activity-dependent.
    • Demonstrated a link between receptor internalization and synaptic function.

    Conclusions:

    • An activity-dependent increase in the internalization rate of synaptic GABA(A) receptors during SE contributes to reduced inhibitory transmission.
    • This enhanced internalization mechanism underlies the development of benzodiazepine pharmacoresistance in SE.
    • The findings highlight a novel mechanism involving receptor trafficking in epilepsy and drug resistance.