Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor Improves Motor Function in Rats Developing Compression Myelopathy
Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor Improves Motor Function in Rats Developing Compression Myelopathy
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DOI:
10.1097/brs.0000000000001659
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发表时间:
2016-12
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影响因子:
3
通讯作者:
T. Yoshizumi;Hidetoshi Murata;Shinji Yamamoto;R. Kurokawa;Phyo Kim;N. Kawahara
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作者:
T. Yoshizumi;Hidetoshi Murata;Shinji Yamamoto;R. Kurokawa;Phyo Kim;N. Kawahara
Study Design. Basic animal research. Objective. The effects of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) were assessed in a rat chronic spinal cord compression model to explore the potential of G-CSF as a pharmacological treatment for cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Summary of Background Data. G-CSF is a hematopoietic cytokine used clinically to treat neutropenia. Recently, neuroprotective effects of G-CSF have been reported in spinal cord disorders. Methods. To introduce the chronic cervical cord compression, thin polyurethane sheets were implanted under C5-C6 laminae of rats and gradually expanded by absorbing water. This model reproduces delayed compressive myelopathy of the cervical spine. In sham operations, the sheets were immediately removed. G-CSF (15 g/kg) or normal saline (NS) was administered subcutaneously 5 days a week. Experimental groups were sham operation given NS; cord compression given NS; and cord compression given G-CSF. To assess motor functions, rotarod performance, and grip strength were measured. Twenty-six weeks after surgery, cervical spinal cords were examined histopathologically. In the prevention experiment, G-CSF or NS administration was started immediately after surgery. In the treatment experiment, their administration was started 8 weeks after surgery. In another experiment, in three groups in the prevention experiment, terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase–mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate–biotin nick end labeling staining was performed to assess apoptotic cell death at 8 weeks after surgery. Results. In the prevention experiment, administration of G-CSF preserved the motor functions and motor neurons throughout the 26 weeks, and significantly decreased the number of apoptotic cells at 8 weeks. In the treatment experiment, G-CSF administration from 8 weeks after surgery markedly restored the motor function temporarily to a level equal to the sham group. Conclusion. G-CSF prevents the decline in motor functions and preserves motor neurons in the rat chronic cord compression model. G-CSF also improves motor function in the progressive phase of compression myelopathy. Level of Evidence: N/A