Sigma-1 receptor agonist TS-157 improves motor functional recovery by promoting neurite outgrowth and pERK in rats with focal cerebral ischemia

Jun Jie Shi, Qi Hui Jiang, Tian Ning Zhang, Hao Sun, Wen Wen Shi, Hendra Gunosewoyo, Fan Yang, Jie Tang, Tao Pang, Li Fang Yu

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Abstract

Sigma-1 (σ-1) receptor agonists are considered as potential treatment for stroke. TS-157 is an alkoxyisoxazole-based σ-1 receptor agonist previously discovered in our group. The present study describes TS-157 profile in a battery of tests for cerebral ischemia. Initial evaluation demonstrated the compound’s safety profile and blood-brain barrier permeability, as well as its ability to induce neurite outgrowth in vitro. The neurite outgrowth was shown to be mediated via σ-1 receptor agonism and involves upregulation of ERK phosphorylation (pERK). In particular, TS-157 also significantly accelerated the recovery of motor function in rats with transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO). Overall, the results herein support the notion that σ-1 receptor agonists are potential therapeutics for stroke and further animal efficacy studies are warranted.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1212
JournalMolecules
Volume26
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Mar 2021

Keywords

  • Focal cerebral ischemia
  • Neurite outgrowth
  • Sigma-1 receptor
  • TS-157
  • pERK

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