Abstract
Peroxynitrite formation and the subsequent activation of the nuclear enzyme, poly (adenosine diphosphate [ADP]-ribose) synthetase (PARS), has been implicated in the pathogenesis of several neurodegenerative disorders. Here, we demonstrate that nitrotyrosine, an indicator of peroxynitrite generation, and poly (ADP) ribose, a marker of PARS activation, were selectively localized within tissues from spinal cord-injured rats. Our data implicate a role for peroxynitrite production and PARS activation in the development of spinal cord trauma.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 120-124 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Annals of Neurology |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neurology
- Clinical Neurology