Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Ameliorated Iron Accumulation and Apoptosis and Promoted Neuronal Regeneration and Memory/Cognitive Functions in the Hippocampus Induced by Exposure to a Chronic High-Altitude Hypoxia Environment.
Neurochem Res
; 47(8): 2254-2262, 2022 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
We aimed to explore the protective effects and potential treatment mechanism of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) in an animal model of chronic exposure in a natural high-altitude hypoxia (HAH) environment. Behavioral alterations were assessed with the Morris water maze test. Iron accumulation in the hippocampus was detected by using DAB enhanced Perls' staining, MRI, qPCR and colorimetry, respectively. Oxidative stress (malondialdehyde, MDA), apoptosis (Caspase-3), and neural regeneration (brain-derived neurotrophic factor, BDNF) were detected by using ELISA and western blotting. Neural ultrastructural changes were evaluated by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results showed that learning and memory performance of rats decreased when exposure to HAH environment. It was followed by iron accumulation, dysfunctional iron metabolism, reduced BDNF and the upregulation of MDA and Caspase-3. TEM confirmed the ultrastructural changes in neurons and mitochondria. EGCG reduced HAH-induced cognitive impairment, iron deposition, oxidative stress, and apoptosis and promoted neuronal regeneration against chronic HAH-mediated neural injury.
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Fator Neurotrófico Derivado do Encéfalo
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Doença da Altitude
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Animals
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2022
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