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KMID : 0364920120370030123
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Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
2012 Volume.37 No. 3 p.123 ~ p.128
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Effect of Diethyldithiocarbamate on Radiation-induced Learning and Memory Impairment in Mouse
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Jang Jong-Sik
Kim Jong-Choon
Moon Chang-Jong
Jung U-hee
Jo Sung-Kee
Kim Seong-Ho
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Abstract
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Evidence suggests that even low-dose irradiation can lead to progressive cognitive decline and memory deficits, which implicates, in part, hippocampal dysfunction in both humans and experimental animals. This study examined whether diethyldithiocarbamate (DDC) could attenuate memory impairment, using passive avoidance and object recognition test, and suppression of hippocampal neurogenesis, using the TUNEL assay and immunohistochemical detection with markers of neurogenesis (Kiel 67 (Ki-67) and doublecortin (DCX)) in adult mice treated with gamma radiation (0.5 or 2 Gy). DDC was administered intraperitonially at a dosage of 1,000 mg·kg-1 of body weight at 30 min. before irradiation. In passive avoidance and object recognition memory test, the mice, trained for 1 day after acute irradiation (2 Gy) showed significant memory deficits compared with the sham controls. The number of TUNEL-positive apoptotic nuclei in the dentate gyrus (DG) was increased 12 h after irradiation. In addition, the number of Ki-67- and DCX-positive cells were significantly decreased. DDC treatment prior to irradiation attenuated the memory defect, and blocked the apoptotic death. DDC may attenuate memory defect in a relatively low-dose exposure of radiation in adult mice, possibly by inhibiting a detrimental effect of irradiation on hippocampal neurogenesis.
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KEYWORD
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Diethyldithiocarbamate, Radiation, Memory impairment, Neurogenesis
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