FTY720 is Neuroprotective and Improves Functional Outcomes After Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Mice

William B. Rolland, Anatol Manaenko, Tim Lekic, Yu Hasegawa, Robert Ostrowski, Jiping Tang, John H. Zhang

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Abstract

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) accounts for 20% of all strokes and is the most devastating form across all stroke types. Lymphocytes have been shown to potentiate cerebral inflammation and brain injury after stroke. FTY720 (Fingolimod) is an immune-modulating drug that prevents the egress of peripheral lymphocytes from peripheral stores. We hypothesized that FTY720 would reduce peripheral circulating lymphocytes, resulting in reduced brain injury and improved functional outcomes. CD-1 mice were anesthetized and then injected with collagenase into the right basal ganglia. Animals were divided into three groups: sham, ICH + Vehicle, and ICH + FTY720, by the intra-peritoneal route at 1 h after ICH induction. Brain water content was measured at 24 and 72 h. Neurobehavioral tests included corner test, forelimb use asymmetry, paw placement, wire-hang test, beam balance test, and a Neuroscore. FTY720 significantly reduced brain edema and improved neurological function at all time points tested. Lymphocyte modulation with FTY720 is an effective neuroprotective strategy to reduce brain injury and promote functional recovery after ICH. © 2011 Springer-Verlag/Wien.
Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationIntracerebral Hemorrhage Research
Subtitle of host publicationFrom Bench to Bedside
PublisherSpringer Vienna
Pages213-217
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-7091-0693-8
ISBN (Print)9783709106921, 978-3-7091-2007-1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2011

Publication series

NameActa Neurochirurgica, Supplementum
Number111
ISSN (Print)0065-1419
ISSN (Electronic)0001-6268

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Surgery
  • Clinical Neurology

Keywords

  • Brain edema
  • FTY720
  • Fingolimod
  • Intracerebral hemorrhage
  • Lymphocytes
  • Neurological function
  • Neuroprotection
  • Collagenases/adverse effects
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage/chemically induced
  • Fingolimod Hydrochloride
  • Nervous System Diseases/etiology
  • Functional Laterality
  • Sphingosine/analogs & derivatives
  • Brain Edema/etiology
  • Animals
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Psychomotor Performance/radiation effects
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Time Factors
  • Propylene Glycols/therapeutic use
  • Immunosuppressive Agents/therapeutic use
  • Mice
  • Disease Models, Animal

Disciplines

  • Anesthesiology
  • Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Surgery
  • Neuroscience and Neurobiology

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