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Impact of Microdialysis Probes on Vasculature and Dopamine in the Rat Striatum: a Combined Fluorescence and Voltammetric Study and The Design and Optimization of a Glutamate Sensor to be used under Hypoxic Conditions

Mitala, Christina Marie (2008) Impact of Microdialysis Probes on Vasculature and Dopamine in the Rat Striatum: a Combined Fluorescence and Voltammetric Study and The Design and Optimization of a Glutamate Sensor to be used under Hypoxic Conditions. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Measuring extracellular dopamine in the brain of living animals by means of microdialysis and/or voltammetry is a route towards understanding both normal brain function and pathology. Previous reports, however, suggest that the tissue response to implantation of devices may affect the outcome of the measurements. To address the source of the tissue response and its impact on striatal dopamine systems microdialysis probes were placed in the striatum of anesthetized rats. Images obtained by dual-label fluorescence microscopy show signs of ischemia, or reduced blood flow, and opening of the blood-brain barrier near the probe tracks. Opening of the blood-brain barrier was further examined by determining dialysate concentrations of carbi-DOPA, a drug that normally does not penetrate the brain. Although carbi-DOPA was recovered in brain dialysate, it did not alter dialysate dopamine levels or evoked dopamine release as measured by voltammetry near the probes. Microdialysis probes also significantly diminished the effect of intrastriatal infusion of kynurenate on extracellular dopamine levels as measured by voltammetry near the probes. Glutamate is a very important neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It is implicated in diseases such as schizophrenia, epilepsy, and stroke. Obtaining accurate information on glutamate concentrations is important in order to understand brain functioning. Glutamate is also of primary focus in terms of understanding the effects of hypoxia on the brain. It is believed that the large release of glutamate in the absence of oxygen is what is causing the toxic effects of hypoxia. To date, sensors used to monitor glutamate required oxygen to be present. Here, the design and optimization of a glutamate sensor to be used under hypoxic conditions is presented.


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Item Type: University of Pittsburgh ETD
Status: Unpublished
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Mitala, Christina Mariecmm120@pitt.eduCMM120
ETD Committee:
TitleMemberEmail AddressPitt UsernameORCID
Committee ChairMichael, Adrianamichael@pitt.eduAMICHAEL
Committee MemberWagner, Amywagnerak@upmc.eduAKW4
Committee MemberAmemiya, Shigeruamemiya@pitt.eduAMEMIYA
Committee MemberPetoud, Stephanespetoud@pitt.eduSPETOUD
Date: 30 October 2008
Date Type: Completion
Defense Date: 10 April 2008
Approval Date: 30 October 2008
Submission Date: 20 September 2007
Access Restriction: 5 year -- Restrict access to University of Pittsburgh for a period of 5 years.
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences > Chemistry
Degree: PhD - Doctor of Philosophy
Thesis Type: Doctoral Dissertation
Refereed: Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords: traumatic brain injury; brain; microfabrication; Pt electrodes
Other ID: http://etd.library.pitt.edu/ETD/available/etd-09202007-151151/, etd-09202007-151151
Date Deposited: 10 Nov 2011 20:02
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2016 14:37
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/9368

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