Effect of extraction of saffron crocus on mitochondrial dynamics in ischemia/reperfusion rats / 中国药理学通报
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin
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(12): 770-775, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
Aim To investigate the protection mecha-nism of the extraction of the saffron crocus in ischemia/reperfusion rats. Methods Hematoxylin-eosin stai-ning, electron microscopy, and neurological assess-ments were performed in a transient middle cerebral ar-tery occlusion ( tMCAO ) rat model. The role of dy-namin-related protein 1 ( Drp1 ) and optic atrophy 1 ( Opa1 ) , the two key regulators of mitochondrial fis-sion and fusion in ischemic brain damage in vivo were observed. Results In ischemia/reperfusion rats, the extraction of the saffron crocus increased the level of protein Opa1 and decreased the level of protein Drp1 . Conclusions Inhibition of Drp1 and promotion of Opa1 , which means to maintain balancing mitochondri-al dynamics, is proposed as an efficient strategy for neuroprotection against ischemic brain damage.
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Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin
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2018
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