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Pathophysiology Of Ganglioside Gm1 In Ischemic Stroke: Ganglioside Gm1: A Critical Review, Wenchao Zhang, Paul R. Krafft, Tianlong Wang, John H. Zhang, Li Li, Jiping Tang Jan 2019

Pathophysiology Of Ganglioside Gm1 In Ischemic Stroke: Ganglioside Gm1: A Critical Review, Wenchao Zhang, Paul R. Krafft, Tianlong Wang, John H. Zhang, Li Li, Jiping Tang

Neurosurgery and Brain Repair Faculty Publications

Ganglioside GM1 is a member of the ganglioside family which has been used in many countries and is thought of as a promising alternative treatment for preventing several neurological diseases, including cerebral ischemic injury. The therapeutic effects of GM1 have been proved both in neonates and in adults following ischemic brain damage; however, its clinical efficacy in patients with ischemic stroke is still uncertain. This review examines the recent knowledge of the neuroprotective properties of GM1 in ischemic stroke, collected in the past two decades. We conclude that GM1 may have potential for stroke treatment, although we need to be …


Microrna-133a And Myocardial Infarction, Yi Xiao, Jiling Zhao, Julian P. Tuazon, Cesar V. Borlongan, Guolong Yu Jan 2019

Microrna-133a And Myocardial Infarction, Yi Xiao, Jiling Zhao, Julian P. Tuazon, Cesar V. Borlongan, Guolong Yu

Neurosurgery and Brain Repair Faculty Publications

Myocardial infarction (MI) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. The infarcted heart displays typical cell death cascades characterized by a loss of cells and fibrotic scarring in the myocardium. Cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis largely contribute to ventricular wall thickening and stiffening, altogether defining an adverse cardiac remodeling that ultimately leads to impaired cardiac function and subsequent heart failure. Finding a strategy to promote therapeutic, instead of detrimental, cardiac remodeling may pose as a potent MI treatment. Accumulating evidence shows that microRNAs (miRNAs) may play an essential role in cardiovascular diseases. In particular, microRNA-133a (miR-133a) is …


Prophylactic Treatment Of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Mitigates Inflammatory Response Via Mitochondria Transfer, Trenton Lippert, Cesar V. Borlongan Jan 2019

Prophylactic Treatment Of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Mitigates Inflammatory Response Via Mitochondria Transfer, Trenton Lippert, Cesar V. Borlongan

Neurosurgery and Brain Repair Faculty Publications

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Gutting The Brain Of Inflammation: A Key Role Of Gut Microbiome In Human Umbilical Cord Blood Plasma Therapy In Parkinson's Disease Model, Jea-Young Lee, Julian P. Tuazon, Jared Ehrhart, Paul R. Sanberg, Cesar V. Borlongan Jan 2019

Gutting The Brain Of Inflammation: A Key Role Of Gut Microbiome In Human Umbilical Cord Blood Plasma Therapy In Parkinson's Disease Model, Jea-Young Lee, Julian P. Tuazon, Jared Ehrhart, Paul R. Sanberg, Cesar V. Borlongan

Neurosurgery and Brain Repair Faculty Publications

Current therapies for Parkinson's disease (PD), including L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA), and clinical trials investigating dopaminergic cell transplants, have generated mixed results with the eventual induction of dyskinetic side effects. Although human umbilical cord blood (hUCB) stem/progenitor cells present with no or minimal capacity of differentiation into mature dopaminergic neurons, their transplantation significantly attenuates parkinsonian symptoms likely via bystander effects, specifically stem cell graft-mediated secretion of growth factors, anti-inflammatory cytokines, or synaptic function altogether promoting brain repair. Recognizing this non-cell replacement mechanism, we examined here the effects of intravenously transplanted combination of hUCB-derived plasma into the 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-induced rat model of PD. …


Concise Review: Stem Cell Therapy For Stroke Patients: Are We There Yet?, Cesar V. Borlongan Jan 2019

Concise Review: Stem Cell Therapy For Stroke Patients: Are We There Yet?, Cesar V. Borlongan

Neurosurgery and Brain Repair Faculty Publications

Four decades of preclinical research demonstrating survival, functional integration, and behavioral effects of transplanted stem cells in experimental stroke models have provided ample scientific basis for initiating limited clinical trials of stem cell therapy in stroke patients. Although safety of the grafted cells has been overwhelmingly documented, efficacy has not been forthcoming. Two recently concluded stroke clinical trials on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) highlight the importance of strict adherence to the basic science findings of optimal transplant regimen of cell dose, timing, and route of delivery in enhancing the functional outcomes of cell therapy. Echoing the Stem Cell Therapeutics as …


A Hallmark Clinical Study Of Cord Blood Therapy In Adults With Ischemic Stroke, Paul R. Sanberg, Jared Ehrhart Jan 2019

A Hallmark Clinical Study Of Cord Blood Therapy In Adults With Ischemic Stroke, Paul R. Sanberg, Jared Ehrhart

Neurosurgery and Brain Repair Faculty Publications

The therapeutic application of human umbilical cord blood cells has been an area of great interest for at least the last 25 years. Currently, cord blood cells are approved for reconstitution of the bone marrow following myeloablation in both young and old patients with myeloid malignancies and other blood cancers. Translational studies investigating alternative uses of cord blood have also shown that these cells not only stimulate neurogenesis in the aged brain but are also potentially therapeutic in the treatment of adult neurodegenerative disorders including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, ischemic stroke, traumatic brain injury, and Parkinson’s disease. Recent advances …


Immunomodulation With Human Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells Ameliorates Ischemic Brain Injury – A Brain Transcriptome Profiling Analysis, Maple L. Shiao, Ce Yuan, Andrew T. Crane, Joseph P. Voth, Mario Juliano, Laura L. Hocum Stone, Zhenghong Nan, Ying Zhang, Nicole Kuzmin-Nichols, Paul R. Sanberg, Andrew W. Grande, Walter C. Low Jan 2019

Immunomodulation With Human Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells Ameliorates Ischemic Brain Injury – A Brain Transcriptome Profiling Analysis, Maple L. Shiao, Ce Yuan, Andrew T. Crane, Joseph P. Voth, Mario Juliano, Laura L. Hocum Stone, Zhenghong Nan, Ying Zhang, Nicole Kuzmin-Nichols, Paul R. Sanberg, Andrew W. Grande, Walter C. Low

Neurosurgery and Brain Repair Faculty Publications

Our group previously demonstrated that administration of a CD34-negative fraction of human non- hematopoietic umbilical cord blood stem cells (UCBSC) 48 h after ischemic injury could reduce infarct volume by 50% as well as significantly ameliorate neurological deficits. In the present study, we explored possible mechanisms of action using next generation RNA sequencing to analyze the brain transcriptome profiles in rats with ischemic brain injury following UCBSC therapy. Two days after ischemic injury, rats were treated with UCBSC. Five days after administration, total brain mRNA was then extracted for RNAseq analysis using Illumina Hiseq 2000. We found 275 genes that …


Administration Of Rctrp9 Attenuates Neuronal Apoptosis Through Adipor1/Pi3k/Akt Signaling Pathway After Ich In Mice, Lianhua Zhao, John H. Zhang, Prativa Sherchan, Paul R. Krafft, Wei Zhao, Sa Wang, Shengpan Chen, Zaiyu Guo, Jiping Tang Jan 2019

Administration Of Rctrp9 Attenuates Neuronal Apoptosis Through Adipor1/Pi3k/Akt Signaling Pathway After Ich In Mice, Lianhua Zhao, John H. Zhang, Prativa Sherchan, Paul R. Krafft, Wei Zhao, Sa Wang, Shengpan Chen, Zaiyu Guo, Jiping Tang

Neurosurgery and Brain Repair Faculty Publications

Targeting neuronal apoptosis after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) may be an important therapeutic strategy for ICH patients. Emerging evidence indicates that C1q/TNF-Related Protein 9 (CTRP9), a newly discovered adiponectin receptor agonist, exerts neuroprotection in cerebrovascular disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-apoptotic role of CTRP9 after experimental ICH and to explore the underlying molecular mechanisms. ICH was induced in mice via intrastriatal injection of bacterial collagenase. Recombinant CTRP9 (rCTRP9) was administrated intranasally at 1 h after ICH. To elucidate the underlying mechanisms, adiponectin receptor1 small interfering ribonucleic acid (AdipoR1 siRNA) and selective PI3 K inhibitor LY294002 were …


Retrospective Case Series Of Traumatic Brain Injury And Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treated With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, R. Douglas Shytle, David J. Eve, Soel-Hee Kim, Allan Spiegel, Paul R. Sanberg, Cesar V. Borlongan Jan 2019

Retrospective Case Series Of Traumatic Brain Injury And Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treated With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, R. Douglas Shytle, David J. Eve, Soel-Hee Kim, Allan Spiegel, Paul R. Sanberg, Cesar V. Borlongan

Neurosurgery and Brain Repair Faculty Publications

Returning veterans are frequently diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Considering a recent case-controlled study of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) reporting a reduction in suicidal ideation, we investigated retrospectively three veterans with chronic TBI/PTSD symptoms who were treated with multiple rounds of HBOT with neurophysiological testing performed before and after treatment. Improvements were detected on parameters within neurocognitive domains, including reductions in suicide-related symptoms. These findings independently confirm that HBOT may be effective in treating specific symptoms of TBI/PTSD that are not currently addressed with existing therapeutic approaches.