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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2010-11-2
pubmed:abstractText
The NAD(+)/NADH redox pair constitutes an important metabolic node connecting catabolic pathways to energy production. We took advantage of the fluorescence of NADH to monitor changes in NADH levels by 2-photon laser scanning microscopy in cultured cortical astrocytes and acutely isolated brain slices in response to dopamine (DA), a major neurotransmitter involved in modulation of attention, motivation, and learning. DA induced a dose-dependent biphasic response of the NAD(P)H fluorescence signal, consisting of an initial decrease followed by a subsequent increase. This response was mediated by D1-receptors, protein kinase A, and 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase signaling. While the initial decrease could be inhibited by blocking mitochondrial respiratory chain, the increase was inhibited by blocking glycolysis. Finally, activation of DA receptors on astrocytes in acutely isolated mouse cortical brain slices also induced an increase in the NAD(P)H fluorescence signal. We conclude that DA activates two opposing components of astrocytic metabolism with different kinetics. This response of the astroglial metabolism might contribute to fine-tuned participation of astrocytes to neuronal activity and functional states of the brain.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
1471-4159
pubmed:author
pubmed:copyrightInfo
© 2010 The Authors. Journal Compilation © 2010 International Society for Neurochemistry.
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
115
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
483-92
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Animals, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Astrocytes, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Cells, Cultured, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Cerebral Cortex, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Dopamine, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Dopamine Agents, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Drug Interactions, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Enzyme Inhibitors, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Fluorescence, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Forskolin, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Glucose, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Glycolysis, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Green Fluorescent Proteins, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Lactic Acid, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Mice, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Mice, Transgenic, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Microscopy, Confocal, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-NAD, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Oxidative Phosphorylation, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Signal Transduction, pubmed-meshheading:20698931-Time Factors
pubmed:year
2010
pubmed:articleTitle
The biphasic NAD(P)H fluorescence response of astrocytes to dopamine reflects the metabolic actions of oxidative phosphorylation and glycolysis.
pubmed:affiliation
Carl-Ludwig-Institute for Physiology and Interdisciplinary Centre for Clinical Research (IZKF), University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, In Vitro, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't