Effects of the dual orexin receptor antagonist DORA‐22 on sleep in 5XFAD mice

Abstract Introduction Sleep disruption is a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that may exacerbate disease progression. This study tested whether a dual orexin receptor antagonist (DORA) would enhance sleep and attenuate neuropathology, neuroinflammation, and cognitive deficits in an AD...

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Main Authors: Marilyn J. Duncan, Hannah Farlow, Chairtra Tirumalaraju, Do‐Hyun Yun, Chanung Wang, James A. Howard, Madison N. Sanden, Bruce F. O'Hara, Kristen J. McQuerry, Adam D. Bachstetter
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Published: Wiley 2019-01-01
Series:Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trci.2019.01.003
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author Marilyn J. Duncan
Hannah Farlow
Chairtra Tirumalaraju
Do‐Hyun Yun
Chanung Wang
James A. Howard
Madison N. Sanden
Bruce F. O'Hara
Kristen J. McQuerry
Adam D. Bachstetter
author_facet Marilyn J. Duncan
Hannah Farlow
Chairtra Tirumalaraju
Do‐Hyun Yun
Chanung Wang
James A. Howard
Madison N. Sanden
Bruce F. O'Hara
Kristen J. McQuerry
Adam D. Bachstetter
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description Abstract Introduction Sleep disruption is a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that may exacerbate disease progression. This study tested whether a dual orexin receptor antagonist (DORA) would enhance sleep and attenuate neuropathology, neuroinflammation, and cognitive deficits in an AD‐relevant mouse model, 5XFAD. Methods Wild‐type (C57Bl6/SJL) and 5XFAD mice received chronic treatment with vehicle or DORA‐22. Piezoelectric recordings monitored sleep and spatial memory was assessed via spontaneous Y‐maze alternations. Aβ plaques, Aβ levels, and neuroinflammatory markers were measured by immunohistochemistry, enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay, and real‐time polymerase chain reaction, respectively. Results In 5XFAD mice, DORA‐22 significantly increased light‐phase sleep without reducing Aβ levels, plaque density, or neuroinflammation. Effects of DORA‐22 on cognitive deficits could not be determined because the 5XFAD mice did not exhibit deficits. Discussion These findings suggest that DORAs may improve sleep in AD patients. Further investigations should optimize the dose and duration of DORA‐22 treatment and explore additional AD‐relevant animal models and cognitive tests.
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spelling doaj-art-a1a5298591bb468fbf618d6a72644db52025-08-20T02:09:55ZengWileyAlzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions2352-87372019-01-0151708010.1016/j.trci.2019.01.003Effects of the dual orexin receptor antagonist DORA‐22 on sleep in 5XFAD miceMarilyn J. Duncan0Hannah Farlow1Chairtra Tirumalaraju2Do‐Hyun Yun3Chanung Wang4James A. Howard5Madison N. Sanden6Bruce F. O'Hara7Kristen J. McQuerry8Adam D. Bachstetter9Department of NeuroscienceUniversity of Kentucky College of MedicineLexingtonKYUSADepartment of NeuroscienceUniversity of Kentucky College of MedicineLexingtonKYUSADepartment of NeuroscienceUniversity of Kentucky College of MedicineLexingtonKYUSADepartment of NeuroscienceUniversity of Kentucky College of MedicineLexingtonKYUSADepartment of BiologyUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonKYUSADepartment of NeuroscienceUniversity of Kentucky College of MedicineLexingtonKYUSADepartment of StatisticsUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonKYUSADepartment of BiologyUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonKYUSADepartment of StatisticsUniversity of KentuckyLexingtonKYUSADepartment of NeuroscienceUniversity of Kentucky College of MedicineLexingtonKYUSAAbstract Introduction Sleep disruption is a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that may exacerbate disease progression. This study tested whether a dual orexin receptor antagonist (DORA) would enhance sleep and attenuate neuropathology, neuroinflammation, and cognitive deficits in an AD‐relevant mouse model, 5XFAD. Methods Wild‐type (C57Bl6/SJL) and 5XFAD mice received chronic treatment with vehicle or DORA‐22. Piezoelectric recordings monitored sleep and spatial memory was assessed via spontaneous Y‐maze alternations. Aβ plaques, Aβ levels, and neuroinflammatory markers were measured by immunohistochemistry, enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay, and real‐time polymerase chain reaction, respectively. Results In 5XFAD mice, DORA‐22 significantly increased light‐phase sleep without reducing Aβ levels, plaque density, or neuroinflammation. Effects of DORA‐22 on cognitive deficits could not be determined because the 5XFAD mice did not exhibit deficits. Discussion These findings suggest that DORAs may improve sleep in AD patients. Further investigations should optimize the dose and duration of DORA‐22 treatment and explore additional AD‐relevant animal models and cognitive tests.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trci.2019.01.003Sleep‐wake cyclesSleep fragmentationOrexinDual orexin receptor antagonistAmyloid βNeuroinflammation
spellingShingle Marilyn J. Duncan
Hannah Farlow
Chairtra Tirumalaraju
Do‐Hyun Yun
Chanung Wang
James A. Howard
Madison N. Sanden
Bruce F. O'Hara
Kristen J. McQuerry
Adam D. Bachstetter
Effects of the dual orexin receptor antagonist DORA‐22 on sleep in 5XFAD mice
Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions
Sleep‐wake cycles
Sleep fragmentation
Orexin
Dual orexin receptor antagonist
Amyloid β
Neuroinflammation
title Effects of the dual orexin receptor antagonist DORA‐22 on sleep in 5XFAD mice
title_full Effects of the dual orexin receptor antagonist DORA‐22 on sleep in 5XFAD mice
title_fullStr Effects of the dual orexin receptor antagonist DORA‐22 on sleep in 5XFAD mice
title_full_unstemmed Effects of the dual orexin receptor antagonist DORA‐22 on sleep in 5XFAD mice
title_short Effects of the dual orexin receptor antagonist DORA‐22 on sleep in 5XFAD mice
title_sort effects of the dual orexin receptor antagonist dora 22 on sleep in 5xfad mice
topic Sleep‐wake cycles
Sleep fragmentation
Orexin
Dual orexin receptor antagonist
Amyloid β
Neuroinflammation
url https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trci.2019.01.003
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