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Activity-dependent neuroprotective protein: from gene to drug candidate.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17363064     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Activity-dependent neuroprotective protein (ADNP) is essential for brain formation. The gene encoding ADNP is highly conserved and abundantly expressed in the brain. ADNP contains a homeobox profile and a peptide motif providing neuroprotection against a variety of cytotoxic insults. ADNP mRNA and protein expression responds to brain injury and oscillates as a function of the estrus cycle. The plastic nature of ADNP expression is correlated with brain protection and an association between neuroendocrine regulation and neuroprotection is put forth with ADNP as a focal point. Further understanding of neuroprotective molecules should pave the path to better diagnostics and therapies. In this respect, structure-activity studies have identified a short 8 amino acid peptide in ADNP/NAPVSIPQ (NAP) that provides potent neuroprotection. NAP is currently in clinical development for neuroprotection.
Authors:
Illana Gozes
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review     Date:  2007-02-01
Journal Detail:
Title:  Pharmacology & therapeutics     Volume:  114     ISSN:  0163-7258     ISO Abbreviation:  Pharmacol. Ther.     Publication Date:  2007 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-04-19     Completed Date:  2007-06-21     Revised Date:  2011-07-13    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7905840     Medline TA:  Pharmacol Ther     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  146-54     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
The Adams Super-Center for Brain Studies & Levi-Edersheim-Gitter fMRI Institute, Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel. igozes@post.tau.ac.il
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Brain Injuries / drug therapy,  genetics,  physiopathology
Disease Models, Animal
Drug Design
Gene Expression*
Homeodomain Proteins / genetics,  physiology*
Mice
Nerve Tissue Proteins / genetics,  physiology*
Neuroprotective Agents / pharmacology*,  therapeutic use
Oligopeptides / pharmacology*,  therapeutic use
Rats
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/ADNP protein, human; 0/Adnp protein, mouse; 0/Homeodomain Proteins; 0/NAPVSIPQ peptide; 0/Nerve Tissue Proteins; 0/Neuroprotective Agents; 0/Oligopeptides; 37221-79-7/Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide

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