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Neurophysiological consequences of nitroxide antioxidants.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7648519     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Nitroxides are antioxidant compounds that have been shown to provide radioprotection in vivo and in vitro. Radioprotection in vivo is limited by toxicity, which appears to be neurologic in nature. To further evaluate the toxicity of these compounds, three representative nitroxides, Tempol, Tempamine, and Tempo, were examined in slices of guinea pig hippocampus. Each nitroxide increased the population spike and caused potentiation of excitatory postsynaptic potential--spike coupling. Repetitive activity and epileptiform activity were observed at the highest concentrations of Tempo and Tempamine. Tempol was the least toxic compound in this system, followed by Tempamine and Tempo. Additional studies are necessary to further define the effects of nitroxides on the central nervous system and to develop strategies to mitigate these effects.
Authors:
S M Hahn; D L Lepinski; A M DeLuca; J B Mitchell; T C Pellmar
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Publication Detail:
Type:  In Vitro; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Canadian journal of physiology and pharmacology     Volume:  73     ISSN:  0008-4212     ISO Abbreviation:  Can. J. Physiol. Pharmacol.     Publication Date:  1995 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1995-09-26     Completed Date:  1995-09-26     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372712     Medline TA:  Can J Physiol Pharmacol     Country:  CANADA    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  399-403     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Radiation Biology Branch, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Antioxidants / pharmacology*
Cyclic N-Oxides / pharmacology
Electrophysiology
Epilepsy / chemically induced,  physiopathology
Evoked Potentials / drug effects
Guinea Pigs
Hippocampus / cytology*,  drug effects
Male
Microelectrodes
Nitrogen Oxides / antagonists & inhibitors*
Spin Labels
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Antioxidants; 0/Cyclic N-Oxides; 0/Nitrogen Oxides; 0/Spin Labels; 2226-96-2/tempol; 2564-83-2/TEMPO

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