Title | Effects of a DJ-1-Binding Compound on Spatial Learning and Memory Impairment in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2017 |
Authors | Kitamura, Y, Inden, M, Kimoto, Y, Takata, K, Yanagisawa, D, Hijioka, M, Ashihara, E, Tooyama, I, Shimohama, S, Ariga, H |
Journal | J Alzheimers Dis |
Volume | 55 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 67-72 |
Date Published | 2017 |
ISSN | 1875-8908 |
Abstract | Previously, DJ-1 modulator UCP0054278/comp-B was identified by virtual screening, where comp-B interacts with DJ-1 to produce antioxidant and neuroprotective responses in Parkinson's disease models. However, the effect of comp-B in an in vivo Alzheimer's disease (AD) model is yet undetermined. Thus, we examined the effect of comp-B on spatial learning, memory, and amyloid-β (Aβ) clearance in a transgenic mouse model of AD. We found that comp-B resolved the cognitive deficits, reduced insoluble Aβ42 levels, and prevented the degeneration of synaptic functions, thereby suggesting that comp-B may become a major compound for AD treatment. |
DOI | 10.3233/JAD-160574 |
Alternate Journal | J. Alzheimers Dis. |
PubMed ID | 27662308 |