Abstract
Hyperthermic spreading depression (HSD) in immature rat hippocampal slices is mediated by Na+/K+-ATPase failure. Here, we test whether depleting intracellular ATP serves as a possible mechanism for HSD genesis. Results indicate that (1) pre-incubation with 3 mM creatine for 3 h failed to prevent hyperthermic spreading depression occurrence; and (2) intracellular ATP concentration doubled during experimental hyperthermia. This study suggests that HSD is not be mediated by depletion of intracellular ATP during hyperthermia.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 240-243 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Brain Research |
| Volume | 987 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Oct 17 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Creatine
- Hippocampal slice
- Hyperthermia
- Intracellular ATP
- Na/K-ATPase
- Spreading depression
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Neuroscience
- Molecular Biology
- Clinical Neurology
- Developmental Biology