Peripheral Administration of GSK-3β Antisense Oligonucleotide Improves Learning and Memory in SAMP8 and Tg2576 Mouse Models of Alzheimer's Disease

Glycogen synthase kinase (GSK)-3β is a multifunctional protein that has been implicated in the pathological characteristics of Alzheimer's disease (AD), including the heightened levels of neurofibrillary tangles, amyloid-beta (Aβ), and neurodegeneration. We have previously shown that an antisense oligonucleotide directed at the Tyr 216 site on GSK-3β (GAO) when injected centrally can decrease GSK-3β levels, improve learning and memory, and decrease oxidative stress. In addition, we showed that GAO can cross the blood-brain barrier. Herein the impact of peripherally administered GAO in both the non-transgenic SAMP8 and transgenic Tg2576 (APPswe) models of AD were examined respective to learning and memory. Brain tissues were then evaluated for expression changes in the phosphorylated-Tyr 216 residue, which leads to GSK-3β activation, and the phosphorylated-Ser9 residue, which reduces GSK-3β activity. SAMP8 GAO-treated mice showed improved acquisition and retention using aversive T-maze, and improved declarative memory as measured by the novel object recognition (NOR) test. Expression of the phosphorylated-Tyr 216 was decreased and the phosphorylated-Ser9 was increased in GAO-treated SAMP8 mice. Tg2576 GAO-treated mice improved acquisition and retention in both the T-maze and NOR tests, with an increased phosphorylated-Ser9 GSK-3β expression. Results demonstrate that peripheral administration of GAO improves learning and memory, corresponding with alterations in GSK-3β phosphorylation state. This study supports peripherally administered GAO as a viable means to mediate GSK-3β activity within the brain and a possible treatment for AD.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2016

Erschienen:

2016

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:54

Enthalten in:

Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD - 54(2016), 4 vom: 18. Okt., Seite 1339-1348

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Farr, Susan A [VerfasserIn]
Sandoval, Karin E [VerfasserIn]
Niehoff, Michael L [VerfasserIn]
Witt, Ken A [VerfasserIn]
Kumar, Vijaya B [VerfasserIn]
Morley, John E [VerfasserIn]

Themen:

Antisense
EC 2.7.11.1
GSK-3β
Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 beta
Journal Article
Learning
Memory
Oligonucleotides, Antisense
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
SAMP8
Tau

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 24.01.2018

Date Revised 31.01.2018

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM264003314