A mathematical model for persistent post-CSD vasoconstriction.
PLoS Comput Biol
; 16(7): e1007996, 2020 07.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32667909
ABSTRACT
Cortical spreading depression (CSD) is the propagation of a relatively slow wave in cortical brain tissue that is linked to a number of pathological conditions such as stroke and migraine. Most of the existing literature investigates the dynamics of short term phenomena such as the depolarization and repolarization of membrane potentials or large ion shifts. Here, we focus on the clinically-relevant hour-long state of neurovascular malfunction in the wake of CSDs. This dysfunctional state involves widespread vasoconstriction and a general disruption of neurovascular coupling. We demonstrate, using a mathematical model, that dissolution of calcium that has aggregated within the mitochondria of vascular smooth muscle cells can drive an hour-long disruption. We model the rate of calcium clearance as well as the dynamical implications on overall blood flow. Based on reaction stoichiometry, we quantify a possible impact of calcium phosphate dissolution on the maintenance of F0F1-ATP synthase activity.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cortical Spreading Depression
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Vasoconstriction
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Membrane Potentials
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Mitochondria
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
PLoS Comput Biol
Journal subject:
BIOLOGIA
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INFORMATICA MEDICA
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China