EZQUER, EDUARDO MARCELO
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Spatial maps and oscillations in the healthy hippocampus of Octodon degus, a natural model of sporadic Alzheimer’s disease

2022 , Matias Mugnaini , Diana Polania , Yannina Diaz , EZQUER, EDUARDO MARCELO , EZQUER, EDUARDO FERNANDO , Robert M. J. Deacon , Patricia Cogram , Emilio Kropff

AbstractThe Octodon degus is a South American rodent that is receiving increased attention as a potential model of aging and sporadic late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Impairments in spatial memory tasks in Octodon degus have been reported in relation to either advanced AD-like disease or hippocampal lesion, opening the way to investigate how the function of hippocampal networks affects behavior across AD stages. However, no characterization of hippocampal electrophysiology exists in this species. Here we describe in young, healthy specimens the activity of neurons and local field potential rhythms during spatial navigation tasks with and without objects. Our findings show similarities between the Octodon degus and laboratory rodents. First, place cells with characteristics similar to those found in rats and mice exist in the CA1 subfield of the Octodon degus. Second, the introduction of objects elicits novelty-related exploration and an increase in activity of CA1 cells, with location specific and unspecific components. Third, oscillations of the local field potential are organized according to their spectral content into bands similar to those found in laboratory rodents. These results suggest a common framework of underlying mechanisms, opening the way to future studies of hippocampal dysfunction in this species associated to aging and disease.

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Effect of Thyromimetic GC-1 Selective Signaling on Reproductive and Lactational Performance in the Hypothyroid Rat

2021 , Estefanía Rinaldini , Fiorella Campo Verde Arboccó , EZQUER, EDUARDO MARCELO , Carlos Gamarra-Luques , María Belén Hapon

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> The potential of the thyroid hormone receptor β (TRβ1) selective analog GC-1 has been widely proven in animal models and humans. However, its effect on the reproductive stage of the female rat has not been evaluated. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> The effect of the administration of GC-1 or equimolar doses of triiodothyronine (T3) was evaluated on the reproductive performance of the hypothyroid female rat and the indirect effect on pup thyroid status, weight, and survival. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Hypothyroidism reduced the number of embryos implanted in the uterus, whereas T3 and GC-1 treatment in hypothyroid females reestablished the number of implanted embryos to normal. Initiation of labor was delayed by hypothyroidism, and T3 replacement treatment reinstated the normal timing of parturition. The administration of GC-1 alone to the lactating mother did not affect pup survival, weight, or thyroidal status. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Our findings show the differential effect of thyroid hormone selective signaling during gestation and the indirect exposure of the pups; we also emphasize the plausible use of GC-1 for treatment of hypothyroid mothers during the lactation period.

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Preconditioning of adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells with deferoxamine increases the production of pro-angiogenic, neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory factors: Potential application in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy

2017 , Carolina Oses , OLIVARES, MARIA BELEN , EZQUER, EDUARDO MARCELO , Cristian Acosta , BOSCH PÉREZ, PAUL JESÚS , Macarena Donoso , Patricio Léniz , EZQUER, EDUARDO FERNANDO

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Changes of myoid and endothelial cells in the peritubular wall during contraction of the seminiferous tubule

2016 , Antonella D. Losinno , Viviana Sorrivas , EZQUER, EDUARDO MARCELO , EZQUER, EDUARDO FERNANDO , Luis A. López , Alfonsina Morales

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Intracerebral Stem Cell Administration Inhibits Relapse-like Alcohol Drinking in Rats

2016 , Yedy Israel , EZQUER, EDUARDO FERNANDO , María Elena Quintanilla , Paola Morales , EZQUER, EDUARDO MARCELO , Mario Herrera-Marschitz

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A dual treatment blocks alcohol binge-drinking relapse: Microbiota as a new player

2022 , EZQUER, EDUARDO FERNANDO , María Elena Quintanilla , Paola Morales , Daniela Santapau , MUNITA SEPULVEDA, JOSE MANUEL , Mario Herrera-Marschitz , EZQUER, EDUARDO MARCELO , Francisco Moya-Flores , Yedy Israel

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Aspirin and N‐acetylcysteine co‐administration markedly inhibit chronic ethanol intake and block relapse binge drinking: Role of neuroinflammation‐oxidative stress self‐perpetuation

2019 , Yedy Israel , María Elena Quintanilla , EZQUER, EDUARDO FERNANDO , Paola Morales , Daniela Santapau , BERRIOS CARCAMO, PABLO ANDRES , EZQUER, EDUARDO MARCELO , OLIVARES, MARIA BELEN , Mario Herrera‐Marschitz

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Intranasal mesenchymal stem cell secretome administration markedly inhibits alcohol and nicotine self-administration and blocks relapse-intake: mechanism and translational options

2019 , María Elena Quintanilla , EZQUER, EDUARDO FERNANDO , Paola Morales , Daniela Santapau , BERRIOS CARCAMO, PABLO ANDRES , Mario Herrera-Marschitz , EZQUER, EDUARDO MARCELO , Yedy Israel

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INNATE GUT MICROBIOTA IS REQUIRED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ETHANOL INTAKE AND RELAPSE BINGE-DRINKING BY WISTAR-DERIVED HIGH DRINKER RATS

2020 , EZQUER, EDUARDO MARCELO

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Amelioration of morphine withdrawal syndrome by systemic and intranasal administration of mesenchymal stem cell‐derived secretome in preclinical models of morphine dependence

2023 , Mauricio Quezada , Carolina Ponce , Pablo Berríos‐Cárcamo , Daniela Santapau , Javiera Gallardo , DE GREGORIO CONCHA, CRISTIAN ALEJANDRO , María Elena Quintanilla , Paola Morales , Mario Herrera‐Marschitz , EZQUER, EDUARDO MARCELO , Yedy Israel , Paula Andrés‐Herrera , Lucia Hipólito , EZQUER, EDUARDO FERNANDO

AbstractBackgroundMorphine is an opiate commonly used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain. However, prolonged administration can lead to physical dependence and strong withdrawal symptoms upon cessation of morphine use. These symptoms can include anxiety, irritability, increased heart rate, and muscle cramps, which strongly promote morphine use relapse. The morphine‐induced increases in neuroinflammation, brain oxidative stress, and alteration of glutamate levels in the hippocampus and nucleus accumbens have been associated with morphine dependence and a higher severity of withdrawal symptoms. Due to its rich content in potent anti‐inflammatory and antioxidant factors, secretome derived from human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) is proposed as a preclinical therapeutic tool for the treatment of this complex neurological condition associated with neuroinflammation and brain oxidative stress.MethodsTwo animal models of morphine dependence were used to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of hMSC‐derived secretome in reducing morphine withdrawal signs. In the first model, rats were implanted subcutaneously with mini‐pumps which released morphine at a concentration of 10 mg/kg/day for seven days. Three days after pump implantation, animals were treated with a simultaneous intravenous and intranasal administration of hMSC‐derived secretome or vehicle, and withdrawal signs were precipitated on day seven by i.p. naloxone administration. In this model, brain alterations associated with withdrawal were also analyzed before withdrawal precipitation. In the second animal model, rats voluntarily consuming morphine for three weeks were intravenously and intranasally treated with hMSC‐derived secretome or vehicle, and withdrawal signs were induced by morphine deprivation.ResultsIn both animal models secretome administration induced a significant reduction of withdrawal signs, as shown by a reduction in a combined withdrawal score. Secretome administration also promoted a reduction in morphine‐induced neuroinflammation in the hippocampus and nucleus accumbens, while no changes were observed in extracellular glutamate levels in the nucleus accumbens.ConclusionData presented from two animal models of morphine dependence suggest that administration of secretome derived from hMSCs reduces the development of opioid withdrawal signs, which correlates with a reduction in neuroinflammation in the hippocampus and nucleus accumbens.

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