Neurodegeneration prevented by lentiviral vector delivery of GDNF in primate models of Parkinson's disease
Neurodegeneration prevented by lentiviral vector delivery of GDNF in primate models of Parkinson's disease
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DOI:
10.1126/science.290.5492.767
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发表时间:
2000-10-27
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56.9
通讯作者:
Aebischer, P
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作者:
Kordower, JH;Emborg, ME;Aebischer, P
Lentiviral delivery of glial cell Line-derived neurotrophic factor (Lenti-GDNF) was tested for its trophic effects upon degenerating nigrostriatal neurons in nonhuman primate models of Parkinson's disease (PD). We injected lenti-GDNF into the striatum and substantia nigra of nonlesioned aged rhesus monkeys or young adult rhesus monkeys treated 1 week prior with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP). Extensive GDNF expression with anterograde and retrograde transport was seen in all animals. In aged monkeys, Lenti-GDNF augmented dopaminergic function. In MPTP-treated monkeys, lenti-GDNF reversed functional deficits and completely prevented nigrostriatal degeneration. Additionally, Lenti-GDNF injections to intact rhesus monkeys revealed Long-term gene expression (8 months). In MPTP-treated monkeys, lenti-GDNF treatment reversed motor deficits in a hand-reach task. These data indicate that GDNF delivery using a Lentiviral vector system can prevent nigrostriatal degeneration and induce regeneration in primate models of PD and might be a viable therapeutic strategy for PD patients.