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Progressive decrease in extracellular GABA concentrations in the post-ischemic period in the striatum: a

A Shuaib1, S Ijaz, H Miyashita

  • 1Department of Medicine (Neurology), Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask, Canada.

Brain Research
|December 12, 1994
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Repetitive cerebral ischemia in gerbils causes delayed damage to substantia nigra neurons. This damage is linked to reduced GABAergic signaling from the striatum, which nipecotic acid temporarily counteracts.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Neurobiology
  • Ischemia Research

Background:

  • Repetitive cerebral ischemia induces delayed neuronal damage in the substantia nigra reticulata (SNr).
  • This damage is associated with GABAergic pathways and can be mitigated by GABA agonists.
  • A prominent GABAergic striatal pathway to the SNr is implicated in neuronal survival.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of striatal extracellular GABA concentrations in delayed neuronal damage following repetitive cerebral ischemia.
  • To determine if nipecotic acid, a GABA-reuptake inhibitor, can modulate GABA levels in ischemic gerbils.

Main Methods:

  • Gerbils were subjected to repetitive cerebral ischemia.
  • Striatal extracellular GABA concentrations were measured using in vivo microdialysis and HPLC with electrochemical detection.

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  • GABA levels were assessed with and without nipecotic acid on days 1, 3, 5, and 7 post-insult.

    • Main Results:

    • Initially, addition of nipecotic acid increased measurable GABA levels in both control and ischemic gerbils.
    • GABA increase was significantly higher in ischemic gerbils on days 1 and 3 compared to controls.
    • GABA increase with nipecotic acid was significantly lower on day 7 in ischemic gerbils compared to controls.

    Conclusions:

    • Increased GABA responsiveness post-ischemia may offer protection against excitotoxicity.
    • Declining GABA levels by day 7 suggest a loss of striatal GABAergic neurons.
    • Reduced inhibitory striatal input likely contributes to delayed SNr neuronal damage after ischemia.