Data di Pubblicazione:
2023
Citazione:
Action of Botulinum Neurotoxin E Type in Experimental Epilepsies / F. Antonucci, Y. Bozzi. - In: TOXINS. - ISSN 2072-6651. - 15:9(2023 Sep 04), pp. 550.1-550.12. [10.3390/toxins15090550]
Abstract:
Botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) are zinc endopeptidases produced by the Clostridium genus of anerobic bacteria, largely known for their ability to cleave synaptic proteins, leading to neuromuscular paralysis. In the central nervous system, BoNTs are known to block the release of glutamate neurotransmitter, and for this reason, researchers explored the possible therapeutic action in disorders characterized by neuronal hyperactivity, such as epilepsy. Thus, using multidisciplinary approaches and models of experimental epilepsy, we investigated the pharmacological potential of BoNT/E serotype. In this review, written in memory of Prof. Matteo Caleo, a pioneer in these studies, we go back over the hypotheses and experimental approaches that led us to the conclusion that intrahippocampal administration of BoNT/E (i) displays anticonvulsant effects if prophylactically delivered in a model of acute generalized seizures; (ii) does not have any antiepileptogenic action after the induction of status epilepticus; (iii) reduces frequency of spontaneous seizures in a model of recurrent seizures if delivered during the chronic phase but in a transient manner. Indeed, the control on spontaneous seizures stops when BoNT/E effects are off (few days), thus limiting its pharmacological potential in humans
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
bacterial toxin; epilepsy; hippocampus; seizure;
Elenco autori:
F. Antonucci, Y. Bozzi
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