Parallel changes in cortical neuron biochemistry and motor function in protein-energy malnourished adult rats
While protein-energy malnutrition in the adult has been reported to induce motor abnormalities and exaggerate motor deficits caused by stroke, it is not known if alterations in mature cortical neurons contribute to the functional deficits. Therefore, we explored if PEM in adult rats provoked changes...
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| author | Alaverdashvili, M. Hackett, Mark Caine, S. Paterson, P. |
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| description | While protein-energy malnutrition in the adult has been reported to induce motor abnormalities and exaggerate motor deficits caused by stroke, it is not known if alterations in mature cortical neurons contribute to the functional deficits. Therefore, we explored if PEM in adult rats provoked changes in the biochemical profile of neurons in the forelimb and hindlimb regions of the motor cortex. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic imaging using a synchrotron generated light source revealed for the first time altered lipid composition in neurons and subcellular domains (cytosol and nuclei) in a cortical layer and region-specific manner. This change measured by the area under the curve of the d(CH2) band may indicate modifications in membrane fluidity. These PEM-induced biochemical changes were associated with the development of abnormalities in forelimb use and posture. The findings of this study provide a mechanism by which PEM, if not treated, could exacerbate the course of various neurological disorders and diminish treatment efficacy. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-489172017-09-13T15:49:10Z Parallel changes in cortical neuron biochemistry and motor function in protein-energy malnourished adult rats Alaverdashvili, M. Hackett, Mark Caine, S. Paterson, P. While protein-energy malnutrition in the adult has been reported to induce motor abnormalities and exaggerate motor deficits caused by stroke, it is not known if alterations in mature cortical neurons contribute to the functional deficits. Therefore, we explored if PEM in adult rats provoked changes in the biochemical profile of neurons in the forelimb and hindlimb regions of the motor cortex. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic imaging using a synchrotron generated light source revealed for the first time altered lipid composition in neurons and subcellular domains (cytosol and nuclei) in a cortical layer and region-specific manner. This change measured by the area under the curve of the d(CH2) band may indicate modifications in membrane fluidity. These PEM-induced biochemical changes were associated with the development of abnormalities in forelimb use and posture. The findings of this study provide a mechanism by which PEM, if not treated, could exacerbate the course of various neurological disorders and diminish treatment efficacy. 2017 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/48917 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2017.02.010 Academic Press restricted |
| spellingShingle | Alaverdashvili, M. Hackett, Mark Caine, S. Paterson, P. Parallel changes in cortical neuron biochemistry and motor function in protein-energy malnourished adult rats |
| title | Parallel changes in cortical neuron biochemistry and motor function in protein-energy malnourished adult rats |
| title_full | Parallel changes in cortical neuron biochemistry and motor function in protein-energy malnourished adult rats |
| title_fullStr | Parallel changes in cortical neuron biochemistry and motor function in protein-energy malnourished adult rats |
| title_full_unstemmed | Parallel changes in cortical neuron biochemistry and motor function in protein-energy malnourished adult rats |
| title_short | Parallel changes in cortical neuron biochemistry and motor function in protein-energy malnourished adult rats |
| title_sort | parallel changes in cortical neuron biochemistry and motor function in protein-energy malnourished adult rats |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/48917 |