References

Yu X, Liu Z, Hou R, Nie Y, Chen R (2017) Nerve growth factor and its receptors on onset and diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Oncol Lett 14(3):2864-2868. doi: 10.3892/ol.2017.6527 PMID: 28928825

Objective: To investigate the effect of nerve growth factor (NGF) and its receptors on the onset and diagnosis of ovarian cancer.

Summary: NGF and its receptor can contribute to the occurrence of ovarian cancer, and the onset condition of ovarian cancer can be diagnosed through the detection of high or low expression of NGF and its receptors.

Usage: ELISA, WB, IHC (1:500)

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Echeverry S, Shi XQ, Yang M, Huang H, Wu Y, Lorenzo L-E, Perez-Sanchez J, Bonin RP, De Koninck Y, Zhang J (2017) Spinal microglia are required for long-term maintenance of neuropathic pain. Pain 158:1792-1801.. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000000982

Summary: Selective depletion of spinal microglia in male rats with the targeted immunotoxin Mac-1-SAP and blockade of brain derived neurotrophic factor–TrkB signalling with intrathecal TrkB Fc chimera, but not cytokine inhibition, almost completely reversed pain hypersensitivity.  To selectively deplete microglia in the spinal cord, Mac-1-SAP was injected intrathecally.  In each group, rats received either an intrathecal injection of 12 mg/7 mL of Mac-1-SAP (n = 6-8) or equal volume of 0.9% saline (n 5 6) or the inactive unconjugated toxin, Saporin (n = 6).)

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Wang G, Ma Z, Cao L, Yan G, Wang Y, Jin Y, Shen H, Zhang Y, Xu X, Chen X, Shen Z (2017) A novel method for obtaining highly enriched Schwann cell populations from mature monkey nerves based on in vitro pre‑degeneration. Mol Med Rep 16(5):6600-6607. doi: 10.3892/mmr.2017.7427 PMID: 28901508

Objective: To identify a novel technique that can efficiently isolate and purify Schwann cells (SCs) from mature monkey nerves based on in vitro pre-degeneration.

Summary: Based on their observations, the migration rate of SCs out of the nerve explants appeared to reach its maximum after 14 days. However, the level of fibroblast proliferation was also significantly increased, which reduced the purity of the SCs. Therefore, the shorter 7-day pre-degeneration period may be optimal to maximize SC purity. These Schwann cells may be used to provide support for regenerating peripheral or central nerves.

Usage: Immunofluorescence (1:500) and flow cytometry

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Lamb YN (2017) Inotuzumab ozogamicin: First global approval. Drugs 77(14):1603-1610. doi: 10.1007/s40265-017-0802-5 PMID: 28819740

Summary: Inotuzumab ozogamicin, an anti-CD22 monoclonal antibody-calicheamicin conjugate, has received its first global approval as a promising treatment option. This novel therapy shows potential for addressing certain hematological malignancies and represents a significant advancement in the field of cancer treatment.

Falade TE, Olude MA, Mustapha OA, Mbajiorgu EF, Ihunwo AO, Olopade JO, Oke BO (2017) Connective tissue, glial and neuronal expressions in testis of the African giant rat (Cricetomys gambianus). J Morphological Sciences 34(03):186-193. doi: 10.4322/jms.109117

Objective: To investigate the expression of connective tissue (Collagens I and III), glia and neuronal markers in the testis of the African giant rat.

Summary: The cyto-architecture of the testis was typical in the African giant rat. The connective tissue expressed in the juvenile and adult group, signaling of glial-like cells were seen in the perivascular region across the experimental groups. Immuno-localization of neuronal cells was seen in the interstitial spaces across all the groups, but with more expressions in the juvenile.

Usage: IHC (1:700)

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Bray ER, Noga M, Thakor K, Wang Y, Lemmon VP, Park KK, Tsoulfas P (2017) 3D visualization of individual regenerating retinal ganglion cell axons reveals surprisingly complex growth paths. eNeuro 4:ENEURO.0093-0017.2017. doi: 10.1523/ENEURO.0093-17.2017 PMID: 28856242

Summary: “Our study demonstrates extensive and circuitous RGC axon elongation both in pre- and post-lesion regions, highlighting the need to better understand the factors that inhibit direct axon growth in the optic nerve.”

Usage: Immunohistochemistry: Rabbit-anti-melanopsin (OPN4; UF006) 1:2500 (Cat. #AB-N38)

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Nichols NL, Craig TA, Tanner MA (2018) Phrenic long-term facilitation following intrapleural CTB-SAP-induced respiratory motor neuron death. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 256:43-49. doi: 10.1016/j.resp.2017.08.003

Objective: To study the impact of respiratory motor neuron death.

Summary: Intrapleural CTB-SAP mimics aspects of ALS. Seven days of CTB-SAP enhances respiratory plasticity.

Usage: Bilateral intrapleural injections of: 1) CTB-SAP (25 μg), or 2) unconjugated CTB and SAP (control).

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Challet E, Kalsbeek A (2017) Editorial: Circadian Rhythms and Metabolism. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 8:201. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2017.00201

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Alam M, McGinty D (2017) Acute effects of alcohol on sleep are mediated by components of homeostatic sleep regulatory system: An Editorial Highlight for ‘Lesions of the basal forebrain cholinergic neurons attenuates sleepiness and adenosine after alcohol consumption’ on page 710. J Neurochem 142(5):620-623.. doi: 10.1111/jnc.14100

Summary: In the study published in 2017, Sharma and colleagues report that the wake-promoting BF cholinergic neurons are critically involved in the acute alcohol-induced sleep promoting response and that extracellular adenosine buildup in the BF mediates this response. Using 192-IgG-SAP (Cat. #IT-01), they ablated BF cholinergic neurons unilaterally and compared extracellular adenosine levels on lesioned versus non-lesioned sides after local delivery of alcohol via reverse microdialysis. They found that adenosine levels were significantly lower (nearly 50%) on the side with a loss of cholinergic neurons.

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See Also:

• Sharma R et al. Lesion of the basal forebrain cholinergic neurons attenuates sleepiness and adenosine after alcohol consumption. J Neurochem 142:710-720, 2017.

Sharma R, Sahota P, Thakkar M (2017) Lesion of the basal forebrain cholinergic neurons attenuates sleepiness and adenosine after alcohol consumption. J Neurochem 142:710-720.. doi: 10.1111/jnc.14054

Summary: This project examined the sleep-promoting effect of alcohol and which neurons in the brain are involved in the process. 192-IgG-SAP (Cat. #IT-01; 0.3 µg/500 nL/side) was administered through bilateral basal forebrain infusions in rats. Based on the results, the authors suggest that alcohol promotes sleep by increasing extracellular adenosine via its action on cholinergic neurons of the basal forebrain.

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