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Research on the non-nerve communicative function of the neurotransmitter in the retina

Research Project

Project/Area Number 11671754
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Ophthalmology
Research InstitutionKITASATO UNIVERSITY

Principal Investigator

ICHIBE Yoshiaki (2002)  Kitasato Univ. School of Medicine Assistant Professor, 医学部, 講師 (70265700)

若倉 雅登 (1999-2001)  北里大学, 医学部, 助教授 (50137931)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) KAWAKAMI Tadashi  Kitasato Univ. School of Medicine Professor, 医学部, 教授 (60177649)
YAMAMOTO Noboru  Kitasato Univ. School of Nursing Professor, 看護学部, 教授 (10050543)
市辺 義章  北里大学, 医学部, 講師 (70265700)
Project Period (FY) 1999 – 2002
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2002)
Budget Amount *help
¥3,600,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,600,000)
Fiscal Year 2002: ¥900,000 (Direct Cost: ¥900,000)
Fiscal Year 2001: ¥800,000 (Direct Cost: ¥800,000)
Fiscal Year 2000: ¥800,000 (Direct Cost: ¥800,000)
Fiscal Year 1999: ¥1,100,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,100,000)
KeywordsMuller cell / retinal neuron / neurotransmitter / glutamate / neuronal cell death / glutamate receptor / dopamine D1 receptor / dopamine D2 receptor / ドパミン / エルドーパ / 細胞内カルシウム濃度 / レボブノロール / 高倍率ビデオ増感顕微鏡 / 細胞内粒子運動 / 神経保護 / TUNEL法 / Comet法 / グルタミン酸アゴニスト / カルシウムチャネルブロッカー / L-dopa / ドパミン受容体 / 網膜 / NMDA / non-NMDA / 神経伝達物質受容体 / D_1受容体 / D_2受容体 / 細胞内カルシウムイオン濃度測光 / 細胞内粒子活動
Research Abstract

Muller cells act as not only structurally supportive cells in the retina but also multifunctional cells. Neuro-transmitters are essential to exert normal neuronal function. As we previously indicated, a non-neuronal glial cell, Muller cell possesses glutamate receptors. The purpose of this study is to determine functional roles of neurotransmitter receptors on Muller cells. Excessive glutamate brings about neuronal cell death in the retina. On cultured retinal neurons and Muller cells, we examined neuronal cell death and its protection due to administration of excitotoxic glutamate agonists using TUNEL and Comet methods to detect cell death. After administration of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) at 2 mM or L-a-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) at 5 mM increased significantly rate of cell death when compared to controls without agonist administration. The rate of neuronal and Muller cell death was pararell suggesting the same survival fatality of two kind of the cel … More ls. On the other hand, dopamine is a neurotransmitter suggested to have neuroprotective roles. Intracellular calcium concentrations were measured before and after administration of DA D1 receptor agonist (R(+)-SKF-82957) under several conditions using cell labeling of a calcium ion indicator, Fura-2 AM. Muller cells responded to D1 agonist with dose-dependent manner at concentrations among 10^<-6> and 10^<-3> M. From data obtained from video-enhanced microscopic recordings, which can be used to observe real-time intracellular movement of particles, the movement after administration of a D1 receptor agonist was diminished while after that after D2 agonist administration, facilitated, indicating contrast function of the two receptors. Glutamate agonist-induced cell death was significantly suppressed by prior treatment at a dopamine precursor, L-dopa at concentrations less than 10^<-6> M. Similar induction and suppression of cell death was also shown in cultured Muller cells. Based on our experiments, the neuroprotection of L-dopa appeared to occur through the D1 or D2 receptors. Muller cells may participate in the neuroprotective mechanisms. Less

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(5 results)
  • 2002 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2001 Annual Research Report
  • 2000 Annual Research Report
  • 1999 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (20 results)

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All Publications (20 results)

  • [Publications] 若倉 雅登: "網膜・視神経のグリア 最新の進歩,序論"神経眼科. 16. 2-4 (1999)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 嶺井 利沙子: "Muller細胞における神経伝達物質受容体"神経眼科. 16. 5-9 (1999)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 阿曽 香子: "緑内障点眼用薬物の実験的アミノ酸誘発網膜神経細胞障害に対する影響"厚生労働省網膜脈絡膜・視神経萎縮症調査研究班,12年度報告書. 16-17 (2001)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 若倉 雅登: "網膜視神経障害に対する予防的神経保護治療へ向けての実験的研究"日本眼科学会雑誌. 105(12). 843-865 (2001)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 若倉 雅登: "網膜保護と再生におけるミュラー細胞の役割"Molecular Medicine 別冊. 66-72 (2002)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
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      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 井上 賢治: "チャネロパチーとしての視覚障害"神経進歩. 47(2)(印刷中). (2003)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
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      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 若倉 雅登: "網膜視神経細胞死における予防的神経保護治療.眼科診療Q&A"六法出版社(印刷中).

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
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      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Wakakura Masato: "Glia of the retina and an optic nerve The newest progress Introduction"Neuro-Ophthalmology Japan. 16. 2-4 (1999)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
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      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Minei Risako: "The neurotransmitter receptor in a Muller cell"Neuro-Ophthalmology Japan. 16. 5-9 (1999)

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      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Aso Kouko: "Influence to the experimental amino acid induction retina nerve cell abstacle of the medicine for glaucoma applying eyewash"The ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare retina choroid coat, and optic nerve atrophy investigation research group. The report in the Heisei 12 fiscal year. 16-17 (2001)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
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      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Wakakura Masato: "Experimental research towards the prevention-nerve protection medical treatment to a retina optic abstacle"Journal of Japanese Ophthalmological Society. 105(12). 843-865 (2001)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Wakakura Masato: "The role of the Muller cell in retina protection and reproduction"Molecular Medicine Separate volume. 66-72 (2002)

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      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] Inouye Kenji: "Neuropathy as Cannelopathy"Shinkei-Shinpo. (in press), 47(2). (2003)

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2002 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Publications] 若倉 雅登: "網膜保護と再生におけるミュラー細胞の役割"Molecular Medicine. 別冊. 66-72 (2002)

    • Related Report
      2002 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 若倉 雅登: "網膜神経細胞死と予防的神経保護治療"眼科診療Q&A(印刷中).

    • Related Report
      2002 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 若倉 雅登: "網膜神経障害に対する予防的神経保護治療へ向けての実験的研究"日本眼科学会雑誌. 105(12). 843-865 (2001)

    • Related Report
      2001 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 若倉雅登: "網膜視神経障害に対する予防的神経保護治療に向けての実験的研究"日本眼科学会雑誌. (発表予定).

    • Related Report
      2000 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 若倉雅登: "網膜・視神経のグリア 最新の進歩、序論"神経眼科. 16. 2-4 (1999)

    • Related Report
      1999 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 嶺井利沙子、若倉雅登: "Muller 細胞における神経伝達物質受容体"神経眼科. 16. 5-9 (1999)

    • Related Report
      1999 Annual Research Report
  • [Publications] 若倉雅登、真下紀美代: "培養ミュラー細胞にけるドパミンアゴニストの応答性"日本眼科学会雑誌. (発表予定).

    • Related Report
      1999 Annual Research Report

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