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Hippocampal Mrp8/14 signaling plays a critical role in the manifestation of depressive-like behaviors in mice.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Depression is one of the most common mental disorders characterized mainly by low mood and loss of interest or pleasure. About a third of patients with depression do not respond to classic antidepressant treatments. Recent evidence suggests that Mrp8/14 (myeloid-related protein 8/14) plays a crucial role in cognitive dysfunction and neuroinflammatory diseases, yet its role in mood regulation remains largely uninvestigated. In the present work, we explored the potential role of Mrp8/14 in the progression of depression. METHODS:After 4 weeks of chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS), depressive-like symptoms and Mrp8/14 were determined. To verify the effects of Mrp8/14 on depressive-like behaviors, the inhibitor TAK-242 and recombinant Mrp8/14 were used. Furthermore, the molecular mechanisms in Mrp8/14-induced behavioral and biological changes were examined in vivo and ex vivo. RESULTS:Four-week CUMS contributed to the development of depressive symptoms. Mrp8 and Mrp14 were upregulated in the hippocampus and serum after exposure to CUMS. Pharmacological inhibition of Mrp14 attenuated CUMS-induced TLR4/NF-?B signaling activation and depressive-like behaviors. Furthermore, central administration of recombinant Mrp8, Mrp14, and Mrp8/14 resulted in neuroinflammation and depressive-like behaviors. Mrp8/14-provoked proinflammatory effects and depressive-like behaviors were improved by pretreatment with a TLR4 inhibitor. Moreover, pharmacological inhibition of TLR4 reduced the release of nitric oxide and reactive oxygen species in Mrp8/14-activated BV2 microglia. CONCLUSIONS:These data suggest that the hippocampal Mrp8/14-TLR4-mediated neuroinflammation contributes to the development of depressive-like behaviors. Targeting the Mrp8/14 may be a novel promising antidepressant approach.

SUBMITTER: Gong H

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6122683 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Hippocampal Mrp8/14 signaling plays a critical role in the manifestation of depressive-like behaviors in mice.

Gong Hong H Su Wen-Jun WJ Cao Zhi-Yong ZY Lian Yong-Jie YJ Peng Wei W Liu Yun-Zi YZ Zhang Yi Y Liu Lin-Lin LL Wu Ran R Wang Bo B Zhang Ting T Wang Yun-Xia YX Jiang Chun-Lei CL

Journal of neuroinflammation 20180904 1

<h4>Background</h4>Depression is one of the most common mental disorders characterized mainly by low mood and loss of interest or pleasure. About a third of patients with depression do not respond to classic antidepressant treatments. Recent evidence suggests that Mrp8/14 (myeloid-related protein 8/14) plays a crucial role in cognitive dysfunction and neuroinflammatory diseases, yet its role in mood regulation remains largely uninvestigated. In the present work, we explored the potential role of ...[more]

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Hippocampal Mrp8/14 signaling plays a critical role in the manifestation of depressive-like behaviors in mice.

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Hippocampal Mrp8/14 signaling plays a critical role in the manifestation of depressive-like behaviors in mice.

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