Protective role of miR-23b-3p in kainic acid-induced seizure

Neuroreport. 2016 Jul 6;27(10):764-8. doi: 10.1097/WNR.0000000000000610.

Abstract

Dysregulation of microRNAs has been proposed to contribute toward epilepsy. The miRNA miR-23b-3p has been found to protect against neuronal apoptosis and the production of reactive oxygen species. In this study, we assessed the potential role of miR-23b-3p in the kainic acid (KA)-induced seizure model. We found that miR-23b-3p levels were significantly decreased in the brain cortex of mice and in cultured mouse primary neurons treated with KA. Importantly, supplement of miR-23b-3p agomir by an intacerebroventricular injection alleviated seizure behaviors and abnormal cortical electroencephalogram recordings in KA-treated mice. Together, these results indicate that miR-23b-3p plays a crucial role in suppressing seizure formation in experimental models of epilepsy and that miR-23b-3p supplement may be a potential anabolic strategy for ameliorating seizure.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cerebral Cortex / drug effects
  • Cerebral Cortex / metabolism*
  • Cerebral Cortex / physiopathology*
  • Kainic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • MicroRNAs / metabolism*
  • Primary Cell Culture
  • Seizures / chemically induced
  • Seizures / metabolism*

Substances

  • MicroRNAs
  • Mirn23b microRNA, mouse
  • Kainic Acid