{"title":"Evaluation of the c-Fos expression in the hippocampus after fatigue caused by one session of endurance exercise in pre-pubertal and adult rats.","authors":"Samira Jafari Gandomani, Maryam Soleimani, Rana Fayazmilani","doi":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2269471","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2269471","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Central fatigue plays an important role in reducing endurance exercise activity during brain development. c-Fos gene expression in the hippocampus was examined as an indicator of neuronal activation after exhaustion.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eighteen pre-pubertal male rats at four weeks old and 18 adult rats at eight weeks were randomly divided into three groups: Control (C), Constant time exercise (CTEx), Endurance Exercise until Exhaustion (ExhEx), which started at two minutes and ended in 20 min, the main swimming test was performed with a weight equal to 5% of the bodyweight attached to the rats' tail as a single session in experimental groups and was recorded at the end of their time, while to evaluate the force loss, the Grip strength was measured before and after the activity. The brain activation rate was examined by c-Fos gene expression and Nissl staining in CA3 and dentate gyrus (DG) in the hippocampus of all groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Power grip and Nissl positive neurons in CA3 and DG have been significantly higher in pre-pubertal rats than in adults, both in the CTEx group (<i>p</i> = 0.04) and in the ExhEx group (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Also, real-time exhaustion in the pre-pubertal group was significantly longer than in adults. c-Fos gene expression was significantly reduced in adults' hippocampus in comparison to preadolescence (<i>p</i> < 0.01) and control (<i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings clarified that increased strength and longer fatigue in pre-puberal rats may lead to c-Fos gene expression and decreased neurons in the hippocampus. Perhaps this is a protective effect to suppress stress hormones.</p>","PeriodicalId":14161,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1450-1459"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41158127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ahmet Akkoca, Belgin Büyükakıllı, Ebru Ballı, Burcu Gültekin, Erkan Özbay, Hatice Oruç Demirbağ, Çağatay Han Türkseven
{"title":"Protective effect of MitoTEMPO against cardiac dysfunction caused by ischemia-reperfusion: MCAO stroke model study.","authors":"Ahmet Akkoca, Belgin Büyükakıllı, Ebru Ballı, Burcu Gültekin, Erkan Özbay, Hatice Oruç Demirbağ, Çağatay Han Türkseven","doi":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2273768","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2273768","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Neurological impairments are the leading cause of post-stroke mortality, while stroke-related cardiovascular diseases rank second in significance. This study investigates the potential protective effects of MitoTEMPO (2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-[[2-(triphenylphosphonio) acetyl] amino]-1-piperidinyloxy, monochloride, monohydrate), a mitochondria-specific antioxidant, against cardiac and neurological complications following stroke. The objective is to assess whether MitoTEMPO can be utilized as a protective agent for individuals with a high risk of stroke.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Seventeen-week-old male Wistar Albino rats were randomly assigned to three groups: SHAM, ischemia-reperfusion and MitoTEMPO + ischemia-reperfusion (MitoTEMPO injection 0.7 mg/kg/day for 14 days). The SHAM group underwent a sham operation, while the ischemia-reperfusion group underwent 1-h middle cerebral artery occlusion followed by three days of reperfusion. Afterwards, noninvasive thoracic electrical bioimpedance and electrocardiography measurements were taken, and sample collection was performed for histological and biochemical examinations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our thoracic electrical bioimpedance and electrocardiography findings demonstrated that MitoTEMPO exhibited a protective effect on most parameters affected by ischemia-reperfusion compared to the SHAM group. Furthermore, our biochemical and histological data revealed a significant protective effect of MitoTEMPO against oxidative damage.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings suggest that both ischemia-reperfusion-induced cardiovascular abnormalities and the protective effect of MitoTEMPO may involve G-protein coupled receptor-mediated signaling mechanisms. This study was conducted with limitations including a single gender, a uniform age group, a specific stroke model limited to middle cerebral artery, and pre-scheduled only one ischemia-reperfusion period. In future studies, addressing these limitations may enable the implementation of preventive measures for individuals at high risk of stroke.</p>","PeriodicalId":14161,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1582-1593"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49677298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Waleed Amasaib Ahmed, Abdulaziz A Alghamdi, Rakan Abdullah Almuhanna, Asma Abdullah Alazwari, Rabia Muddassir, Hosna Saad Elshony
{"title":"Herpes simplex encephalitis with normal brain magnetic resonance imaging and normocellular initial cerebrospinal fluid.","authors":"Waleed Amasaib Ahmed, Abdulaziz A Alghamdi, Rakan Abdullah Almuhanna, Asma Abdullah Alazwari, Rabia Muddassir, Hosna Saad Elshony","doi":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2279501","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2279501","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Case presentation:</b> However, after four days, the patient's HSE diagnosis was confirmed by the detection of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) <i>via</i> polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing. This case highlights the importance of utilizing multiple diagnostic aids and not solely relying on initial test results, as infections may not appear in CSF analysis or MRI scans initially. Furthermore, this case also emphasizes the necessity of initiating empirical treatment based on clinical signs and symptoms, even in cases where diagnostic tests initially appear negative. Prompt and efficient diagnosis and treatment are crucial in managing HSE and preventing long-term neurological damage.</p><p><p><b>Conclusion:</b> This case of HSE underscores the significance of a multifaceted diagnostic approach and timely intervention in managing this potentially severe and life-threatening condition. As mentioned, sometimes the infection does not appear in CSF analysis initially, nor does its effects appear in MRI. HSV PCR remains the golden test to confirm the diagnosis of HSE.</p>","PeriodicalId":14161,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1647-1651"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71481421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Static posturography analysis for postural instability in patients with Parkinson's disease.","authors":"Ferreira-Peruzzo Silvia Aparecida, Camargo Carlos Henrique Ferreira, Zonta Marise Bueno, Ramina Pessoa Renata, Munhoz Renato Puppi, Teive Hélio Afonso Ghizoni","doi":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2273765","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2273765","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Parkinson's disease (PD) is initially characterized by a rigid-akinetic syndrome and later by the development of postural instability. This condition often leads to balance impairments, potentially resulting in postural deformities and foot asymmetry. This study aimed to assess balance changes in PD patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We evaluated 56 PD patients and 30 controls using static posturography. The variables examined included foot type, the primary region of body weight distribution on the plantar surface, statokinesigram (center of pressure [COP]), and stabilogram (COP in the X- and Y-axes).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>PD patients exhibited a high prevalence of pes cavus (92.8%) (<i>p</i> < 0.001) and greater weight distribution toward the hindfoot. In all assessments, COP sway areas were significantly larger in PD patients (<i>p</i> < 0.001). The total COP area increased in the non-fall group during the foot parallel assessment and in the X-axis in the fall group with eyes open (<i>p</i> = 0.046) and closed (<i>p</i> = 0.023). Significant correlations between body weight discharge on the plantar area and COP sway were observed, particularly in the non-postural instability group in the COP X-axis with feet parallel and eyes open on the more rigid limb and in the postural instability group in the Y-axis with feet parallel and eyes open on the more rigid limb and with eyes closed bilaterally.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Progressive rigidity may disrupt compensatory mechanisms, altering foot morphology, shifting body weight discharge posteriorly, and increasing COP sway. This cascade of events results in impaired balance and an elevated risk of falls.</p>","PeriodicalId":14161,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1551-1563"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49690449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Patrick Vigren, Martin Eriksson, Helena Gauffin, Hugues Duffau, Peter Milos, Tom Eek, Nil Dizdar
{"title":"Awake craniotomy in epilepsy surgery includes previously inoperable patients with preserved efficiency and safety.","authors":"Patrick Vigren, Martin Eriksson, Helena Gauffin, Hugues Duffau, Peter Milos, Tom Eek, Nil Dizdar","doi":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2279498","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2279498","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Introduction:</i> Whilst awake craniotomy has been widely used historically in epilepsy surgery, the safety and efficacy of this approach in epilepsy surgery has been sparsely investigated in controlled studies. The objective of this study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of awake resection in epilepsy surgery and focuses on the possibility to widen surgical indications with awake surgery. <i>Methods:</i> Fifteen patients operated with awake epilepsy surgery were compared to 30 matched controls undergoing conventional/asleep epilepsy surgery. The groups were compared with regard to neurological complications, seizure control and location of resection. <i>Results:</i> Regarding seizure control, 86% of patients in the awake group reached Engel grade 1-2 compared to 73% in the control group, operated with conventional/asleep surgery, not a statistically significant difference. Neither was there a statistical significant difference regarding postoperative neurological complications. However, there was a significant difference in location of the resection when comparing the two groups. Of the 15 patients operated with awake intraoperative mapping, four had previously been considered as non-operable by epilepsy surgery centres, due to vicinity to eloquent brain regions and predicted risk of post-operative neurological deficits. <i>Discussion:</i> The results show that awake epilepsy surgery yields similar level of seizure control when compared to conventional asleep surgery, with maintained safety in regard to neurological complications. Furthermore, the results indicate that awake craniotomy in epilepsy surgery is feasible and possible in patients otherwise regarded as inoperable with epileptigenic zone in proximity to eloquent brain structures.</p>","PeriodicalId":14161,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1624-1629"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71481417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Li An, Sheng Yao, Jianguo Liu, Xiaokun Qi, Feng Duan, Chenjing Sun
{"title":"Dilemma in differentiation of spinocerebellar ataxia type 17 from Huntington's disease: comorbidity or independent disease?","authors":"Li An, Sheng Yao, Jianguo Liu, Xiaokun Qi, Feng Duan, Chenjing Sun","doi":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2273766","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2273766","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Both Huntington's disease (HD) and Spinocerebellar ataxia 17 (SCA17) mutations showed expanded CAG repeats, with overlapping clinical manifestation: motor disorders, psychiatric symptoms and cognitive impairments. Therefore, SCA17 is also called Huntington like disease (HD-like, HDL) type 4. In this paper, we reported that one patient had 47 CAG repeats in HTT gene and 42 CAG repeats in TBP gene. There is a dilemma in differentiation of SCA 17 from HD in one patient, never been reported before. Is the diagnosis comorbidity of HD with SCA17 or HD only?</p>","PeriodicalId":14161,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1564-1568"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49677295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jianyuan Fu, Zhong-Teng Lu, Guang Wu, Zhe-Cheng Yang, Xiaoqi Wu, Dan Wang, Zuo-Ming Nie, Qing Sheng
{"title":"<i>Gastrodia elata</i> specific miRNA attenuates neuroinflammation via modulating NF-κB signaling pathway.","authors":"Jianyuan Fu, Zhong-Teng Lu, Guang Wu, Zhe-Cheng Yang, Xiaoqi Wu, Dan Wang, Zuo-Ming Nie, Qing Sheng","doi":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2280835","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2280835","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>Based on our previous research on the specific miRNAs identified from Gastrodia elata, we selected Gas-miR2-3p to investigate its effects on neuroinflammation via in vitro and in vivo experiments.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>RT-qPCR analysis indicated that G. elata specific Gas-miR2-3p was detected in all murine tissues post-oral administration, suggesting their potential as orally bioavailable miRNA. The analysis of RT-qPCR, Western blotting and ELISA assays consistently demonstrate that the expression of inflammatory factors as TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β was decreased and the expression levels of p-p65 and p-IκBα were downregulated after the action of Gas-miR2-3p in both cell and animal experiments.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Gas-miR2-3p can attenuate neuroinflammation by regulating the inflammation factors and suppressing the activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway. Our findings indicate that G. elata miRNAs, as novel active components, perform a modulatory role in the NF-κB signaling pathway associated with neuroinflammation in a cross-species way.</p>","PeriodicalId":14161,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1652-1662"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"107591199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rakesh Mishra, N Mariyappa, Bhaskara Rao Malla, A Arivazhagan, Bhupendra Mishra, Bhargava Gautham, Ravindranadh Chowdary Mundlamuri, Velmurugan Jayabal, Kenchaiah Raghavendra, Ajay Asranna, L G Viswanathan, Nishanth Sadashiva, Rose Dawn Bharath, Jitender Saini, Chandana Nagaraj, Sandhya Mangalore, Kulanthaivelu Karthik, Jamuna Rajeswaran, Keshav Kumar, Anita Mahadevan, Sanjib Sinha
{"title":"Localisation of eloquent cortex using magnetoencephalography and its clinical implications.","authors":"Rakesh Mishra, N Mariyappa, Bhaskara Rao Malla, A Arivazhagan, Bhupendra Mishra, Bhargava Gautham, Ravindranadh Chowdary Mundlamuri, Velmurugan Jayabal, Kenchaiah Raghavendra, Ajay Asranna, L G Viswanathan, Nishanth Sadashiva, Rose Dawn Bharath, Jitender Saini, Chandana Nagaraj, Sandhya Mangalore, Kulanthaivelu Karthik, Jamuna Rajeswaran, Keshav Kumar, Anita Mahadevan, Sanjib Sinha","doi":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2270684","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2270684","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to localise the eloquent cortex and measure evoked field (EF) parameters using magnetoencephalography in patients with epilepsy and tumours near the eloquent cortex.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 41 patients (26 with drug-refractory epilepsy and 15 with tumours), with a mean age of 33 years, were recruited. Visual evoked field (VEF), auditory evoked field (AEF), sensory evoked field (SSEF), and motor-evoked field (MEF) latencies, amplitudes, and localisation were compared with those of a control population. Subgroup analyses were performed based on lobar involvement. Evoked Field parameters on the affected side were compared with those on the opposite side. The effect of distance from the lesion on nearby and distant evoked fields was evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>AEF and VEF amplitudes and latencies were reduced bilaterally (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Amplitude in the ipsilateral SSEF was reduced by 29.27% and 2.16% in the AEF group compared to the contralateral side (<i>p</i> = 0.02). In patients with temporal lobe lesions, the SSEF amplitude was reduced bilaterally (<i>p</i> < 0.02), and latency was prolonged compared with controls. The MEF amplitude was reduced and latency was prolonged in patients with frontal lobe lesions (<i>p</i> = 0.01). EF displacement was 32%, 57%, 21%, and 16% for AEF, MEF, VEF, and SSEF respectively. Patients in the epilepsy group had distant EF abnormalities.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>EF amplitude was reduced and latency was prolonged in the involved hemisphere. Distant EF amplitudes were more affected than latencies in epilepsy. Amplitude and distance from the lesion had negative correlation for all EF. EF changes indicated eloquent cortical displacement which may not be apparent on MRI.</p>","PeriodicalId":14161,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1490-1502"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41201033","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wanqiu Yang, Juan Yang, Junmei Zhang, Na Wei, Tingting Xuan, Zhenhai Wang, Haining Li
{"title":"KLHL11 antibody-associated autoimmune encephalomyelitis in a middle-aged female patient: a case report and literature review.","authors":"Wanqiu Yang, Juan Yang, Junmei Zhang, Na Wei, Tingting Xuan, Zhenhai Wang, Haining Li","doi":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2269306","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2269306","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Headings: </strong>Kelch-like protein 11antibody is a recently identified biomarker for paraneoplastic neurological syndromes associated with germ-cell tumors that was first described as an onconeural antibody causing autoimmune encephalitis associated with seminoma in 2019. Ataxia is the most prevalent presenting symptom, with other neurological symptoms including vertigo, double vision, hearing loss, tinnitus and dysarthria. Magnetic resonance imaging scans reveal that the lesions are mostly located in the cerebellum and brainstem, particularly in the pontine region, and may also exhibit cerebellar atrophy.</p><p><strong>Aim of the study: </strong>In this study, we report the clinical features of Kelch-like protein 11 antibody-associated paraneoplastic neurological syndrome.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We present a middle-aged female patient who presented with vertigo, cognitive decline, ataxia and limb weakness. A cell-based assay (CBA) showed positive IgG Kelch-like protein 11 in both her serum and CSF, as well as positive oligoclonal bands in her CSF. She was diagnosed with KLHL11 antibody-associated autoimmune encephalomyelitis and received high-dose intravenous methylprednisolone pulse therapy.</p><p><strong>Result and conclusions: </strong>Clinical outcomes suggest that patients with Kelch-like protein 11 antibody mostly have poor prognoses, excepting our case. We propose that early and appropriate treatments are critical for timely diagnosis and rapid improvement.</p>","PeriodicalId":14161,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1444-1449"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50161588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Erfan Bahramnejad, Emily R Barney, Sarah Lester, Aurora Hurtado, TingTing Thompson, Joseph C Watkins, Michael F Hammer
{"title":"Greater female than male resilience to mortality and morbidity in the Scn8a mouse model of pediatric epilepsy.","authors":"Erfan Bahramnejad, Emily R Barney, Sarah Lester, Aurora Hurtado, TingTing Thompson, Joseph C Watkins, Michael F Hammer","doi":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2279497","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207454.2023.2279497","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>Females and males of all ages are affected by epilepsy; however, unlike many clinical studies, most preclinical research has focused on males. Genetic variants in the voltage-gated sodium channel gene, SCN8A, are associated with a broad spectrum of neurological and epileptic syndromes. Here we investigate sex differences in the natural history of the Scn8a-N1768D knockin mouse model of pediatric epilepsy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We utilize 24/7 video to monitor juveniles and adults of both sexes to investigate variability in seizure activity (e.g. onset and frequency), mortality and morbidity, response to cannabinoids, and mode of death. We also monitor sleep architecture using a noninvasive piezoelectric method in order to identify factors that influence seizure severity and outcome.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both sexes had nearly 100% penetrance in seizure onset and early mortality. However, adult heterozygous (D/+) females were more resilient as exhibited by the ability to tolerate more seizures over a longer lifespan. Homozygous (D/D) juveniles did not exhibit a sex difference in overall survival. Female estrus cycle was disrupted before seizure onset, while sleep was disrupted in both sexes in association with seizure onset. Females typically died while in convulsive status epilepticus; however, a high proportion of males died while not experiencing behavioral seizures. Only juvenile and adult males benefited from cannabinoid administration.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These results support the hypothesis that factors associated with sexual differentiation play a role in the neurobiology of epilepsy and point to the importance of including both sexes in the design of studies to identify new epilepsy therapies.</p>","PeriodicalId":14161,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Neuroscience","volume":" ","pages":"1611-1623"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71481420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}