Perampanel Reduces Brain Damage Via Induction of M2 Microglia in a Neonatal Rat Stroke Model
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Purpose: Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Additionally, neonatal ischemia is a common cause of neonatal brain injury, resulting in cerebral palsy with subsequent learning disabilities and epilepsy. However, there is currently a lack of effective treatments available for patients with perinatal ischemic stroke. In this study, we investigated the effect of perampanel (PER)-loaded poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) by targeting microglia in perinatal stroke.
Methods: After formation of focal ischemic stroke by photothrombosis in P7 rats, PER-loaded PLGA was injected intrathecally. Proinflammatory markers (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, COX2, and iNOS) and M2 polarization markers (Ym1 and Arg1) were evaluated. We investigated whether PER increased M2 microglial polarization in vitro.
Results: PER-loaded PLGA nanoparticles decreased the pro-inflammatory cytokines compared to the control group. Furthermore, they increased M2 polarization.
Conclusion: PER-loaded PLGA nanoparticles decreased the size of the infarct and increased motor function in a perinatal ischemic stroke rat model. Pro-inflammatory cytokines were also reduced compared to the control group. Finally, this development of a drug delivery system targeting microglia confirms the potential to develop new therapeutic agents for perinatal ischemic stroke.
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