Kyoto University · Neuroscience
Professor Shuji Kaneko's research lab focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neuronal and glial cell dysfunction in neurological disorders, with a particular emphasis on ion channels such as TRPM2 and TRPV4 in neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation. The lab investigates how oxidative stress and calcium signaling contribute to neuronal death and microglial activation, aiming to identify novel therapeutic targets for conditions like epilepsy and neurodegenerative diseases. Their work also explores the functional diversity of voltage-gated calcium channel isoforms and their roles in synaptic transmission and disease pathogenesis. Recent studies highlight the translational potential of targeting these channels to improve seizure control and reduce congenital malformations associated with antiepileptic drugs.
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A brief exposure to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) induces severe deterioration of primary cultured neurons in vitro. We have investigated a link between the H2O2-induced neuronal death and Ca2+-permeable TRPM2 channels regulated by ADP-ribose (ADPR). In cultured cerebral cortical neurons from fetal rat, TRPM2 proteins were detected at cell bodies and neurite extensions. Application of H2O2 to the cultured neurons elicited an increase in intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) caused by Ca2+ influx
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Microglia are intrinsic immune cells in the brain. In response to neurodegenerative events, excessively activated microglia change their shapes and release various cytokines leading to the pathogenesis of central nervous system (CNS) disease. Because the intracellular mechanisms of this process are still unclear, we have evaluated the functional roles of transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 (TRPV4) channel expressed in the microglia. Robust microglial activation after an injection of lipopol
Adjunctive perampanel (8 and 12 mg/d) significantly improved seizure control in patients with refractory POS. Safety and tolerability were acceptable at daily doses of perampanel 4-12 mg.
To assess the relative contribution of antiepileptic drugs (AEDS) to occurrence of congenital malformations, we compared two prospective studies. We analyzed data for 14 AEDs for total daily doses (drug score) and eight background factors. From the first study, the drug score and polytherapy--particularly the use of valproate plus carbamazepine--were suspected to be primary factors for increased incidence of congenital malformation. In the other study, the drug score for each case was decreased,
The physical interaction between the presynaptic vesicle release complex and the large cytoplasmic region linking domains II and III of N-type (Ca(v)2.2) calcium channel alpha(1)B subunits is considered to be of fundamental importance for efficient neurotransmission. By PCR analysis of human brain cDNA libraries and IMR32 cell mRNA, we have isolated novel N-type channel variants, termed Ca(v)2.2-Delta1 and Delta2, which lack large parts of the domain II-III linker region, including the synaptic
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