Humulus japonicus rescues autistic-like behaviours in the BTBR T+ Itpr3tf/J mouse model of autism

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Title
Humulus japonicus rescues autistic-like behaviours in the BTBR T+ Itpr3tf/J mouse model of autism
Author(s)
Hey-Yeon Park; Jun Go; Young-Kyoung Ryu; Dong Hee ChoiJung Ran Noh; J P An; W K Oh; P L Han; Chul-Ho LeeKyoung Shim Kim
Bibliographic Citation
Molecular Medicine Reports, vol. 23, no. 6, pp. 448-448
Publication Year
2021
Abstract
Humulus japonicus (HJ) is a traditional herbal medicine that exhibits anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-tumor effects that is used for the treatment of hypertension, pulmonary disease and leprosy. Recently, it has also been reported that HJ demonstrates neuroprotective properties in animal models of neurodegenerative diseases. The current study hypothesised that the administration of HJ would exhibit therapeutic effects in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder with lifelong consequences. The BTBR T+ Itpr3tf/J mouse model of ASD was used to investigate the anti-autistic like behavioural effects of HJ. Chronic oral administration of the ethanolic extract of HJ significantly increased social interaction, attenuated repetitive grooming behaviour and improved novel-object recognition in BTBR mice. Anti-inflammatory effects of HJ in the brain were analysed using immunohistochemistry and reverse-transcription quantitative PCR analysis. Microglia activation was markedly decreased in the striatum and hippocampus, and pro-inflammatory cytokines, including C-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 2, interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6, were significantly reduced in the hippocampus following HJ treatment. Moreover, HJ treatment normalised the phosphorylation levels of: N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor subtype 2B and calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase type II subunit α in the hippocampus of BTBR mice. The results of the present study demonstrated that the administration of HJ may have beneficial potential for ameliorating behavioural deficits and neuroinflammation in ASD.
Keyword
Humulus japonicusAutism spectrum disorderTherapeutic effectAnimal model
ISSN
1791-2997
Publisher
Spandidos Publ Ltd
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2021.12087
Type
Article
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Ochang Branch Institute > Division of National Bio-Infrastructure > Laboratory Animal Resource & Research Center > 1. Journal Articles
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