Systemic administration of antisense p75(NTR) oligodeoxynucleotides rescues axotomised spinal motor neurons

Lowry, KS; Murray, SS; Coulson, EJ; Epa, R; Bartlett, PF; Barrett, G; Cheema, SS

Author(s): Lowry, KS; Murray, SS; Coulson, EJ; Epa, R; Bartlett, PF; Barrett, G; Cheema, SS;
Details: Publication Year 2001-04-01,Volume 64,Issue #1,Page 11-17
Journal Title: JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH
Publication Type: Journal Article
Abstract: The 75 kD low-affinity neurotrophin receptor (p75(NTR)) is expressed in developing and axotomised spinal motor neurons. There is now convincing evidence that p75NTR can, under some circumstances, become cytotoxic and promote neuronal cell death. We report here that a single application of antisense p75(NTR) oligodeoxynucleotides to the proximal nerve stumps of neonatal rats significantly reduces the loss of axotomised motor neurons compared to controls treated with nonsense oligodeoxynucleotides or phosphate-buffered saline. Our investigations also show that daily systemic intraperitoneal injections of antisense p75(NTR) oligodeoxynucleotides for 14 days significantly reduce the loss of axotomised motor neurons compared to controls. Furthermore, we found that systemic delivery over a similar period continues to be effective following axotomy when intraperitoneal injections were 1) administered after a delay of 24 hr, 2) limited to the first 7 days, or 3) administered every third day. In addition, p75(NTR) protein levels were reduced in spinal motor neurons following treatment with antisense p75(NTR) oligodeoxynucleotides. There were also no obvious side effects associated with antisense p75(NTR) oligodeoxynucleotide treatments as determined by behavioural observations and postnatal weight gain. Our findings indicate that antisense-based strategies could be a novel approach for the prevention of motor neuron degeneration associated with injuries or disease. (C) 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Publisher: WILEY-LISS
Keywords: NERVE GROWTH-FACTOR; P75 NEUROTROPHIN RECEPTOR; LEUKEMIA INHIBITORY FACTOR; DORSAL-ROOT GANGLIA; BLOOD-BRAIN-BARRIER; INDUCED CELL-DEATH; NEWBORN RATS; SENSORY NEURONS; FACTOR PREVENTS; NEONATAL RATS
Publisher's Version: https://doi.org/10.1002/jnr.1048
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Creation Date: 2001-04-01 12:00:00