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Abstract Title:

The Role of Alpha-Lipoic Acid in the Pathomechanism of Acute Ischemic Stroke.

Abstract Source:

Cell Physiol Biochem. 2018 Jul 11 ;48(1):42-53. Epub 2018 Jul 11. PMID: 29996116

Abstract Author(s):

Qingqing Wang, Chengmei Lv, Yongxin Sun, Xu Han, Shan Wang, Zhengchun Mao, Yanming Xin, Bing Zhang

Article Affiliation:

Qingqing Wang

Abstract:

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Ischemic stroke results in increased cerebral infarction, neurological deficits and neuroinflammation. The underlying mechanisms involving the anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties ofα-Lipoic acid (α-LA) remain poorly understood. Herein, we investigated the potential role of α-LA in a middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) rat model and an in vitro lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced microglia inflammation model.

METHODS: In the in vivo study, infarct volume was examined by TTC staining and Garcia score was used to evaluate neurologic recovery. The cytokines were evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and protein expression of microglia phenotype and NF-κB were measured using western blot. In the in vitro study, the expressions of microglia M1/M2 phenotype were evaluated using qRT-PCR, and immunofluorescence staining was used to assess the nuclear translocation of NF-κB.

RESULTS: Both 20 mg/kg and 40 mg/kg ofα-LA alleviated infarct size, brain edema, and neurological deficits. Furthermore, α-LA induced the polarization of microglia to the M2 phenotype, modulated the expression of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and IL-10, and attenuated the activation of NF-κB after MCAO. α-LA inhibited the expression of M1 markers, increased activation of the M2 markers, and suppressed the nuclear translocation of NF-κB in LPS-stimulated BV2 microglia.

CONCLUSIONS: α-LA improved neurological outcome in experimental stroke via modulating microglia M1/M2 polarization. The potential mechanism of α-LA might be mediated by inhibition of NF-κB activation via regulating phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of p65.

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