Differences in the content of metallothinein in rodent brain under postnatal development and cadmium intoxication
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/mcch.2410-681X.2017.v0.i1.7677Keywords:
metallothionein, brain, postnatal development, gerbil, rat, Cd.Abstract
Introduction. Metal-binding metallothionein genes are found in a vast population of organisms. These proteins are non enzymatic and very rich in cysteine residues. The various metallothionein isoforms in different brain regions arguably change over time.
The aim of the study – evaluating the distribution of metallothionein in different brain regions of gerbils and Wistar rats at different stages of postnatal development (PND), under standard and low dose Cd-induced conditions.
Materials and Methods. 18 Mongolian gerbils and 36 Wistar rats were divided into 6 groups (n=6), by age and condition of experiment: groups 1, 2, 3, 4 – 1, 30, 90 and 180-days old were exposed to standard conditions; group 5 and 6 – 180-days old+0.1 or 1.0 µgµg Cd2+ per animal everyday for 36 days. The metallothionein content in the hippocampus, cerebellum, and thalamus were detected by the ELISA.
Results and Discussion. Obtained data was shown the dynamic of metallothionein distribution in different brain regions of gerbils and Wistar rats depending on the stage of postnatal development and functional capacities. The content of metallothionein in the hippocampus continually decreased in both animal types but the cerebella metallothionein distribution pattern was different from that of the hippocampus, but identical in both rodents, rising from day one before decreasing on day 30. The low levels of metallothionein under the influence of Cd were proportional to the doses administered.
Conclusions. The level of metallothionein in the brain varies depending on the stage of development of the functional capacities of the brain parts. The significant down-regulation of metallothionein in the investigated brain regions under Cd influence suggests that a decrease in metallothionein levels depends on the dose of Cd and on the time necessary for its accumulation.
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